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New MRT line

Update: Please note, this post refers to the Kota Damansara – Cheras MRT line as proposed in 2009, and not the Sg. Buloh – Kajang MRT line proposed in 2010 (which went to public display on 14 Feb 2011). A great deal of discussion has already been taking place about the Kota Damansara to Cheras […]

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Is fast tracking mega projects going to help public transport recover?

TRANSIT took note of this article in the business section of the Star Newspaper which focuses on the implementation of mega projects to help with the economic recovery. 2 of the mega projects that are being pointed to are the extension of the two existing LRT lines to Putra Heights and the new LRT line […]

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New Prasarana HQ – Menara UOA, Bangsar

TRANSIT brings it to you first … even before Prasarana does (sorry Dato’ Idrose). TRANSIT is pleased to announce that Prasarana has started shifting their headquarters from Jalan Raja Abdullah near Dang Wangi LRT station to the new Menara UOA in Bangsar, located next to the Bangsar LRT station. Prasarana’s new contact info, as posted […]

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Should we have parking at urban LRT stations?

We do not often see RapidKL commenting in the news media but occasionally they do respond to customer letters that are sent. This response discusses a complaint about the closure of open parking space at the Dang Wangi LRT station. Streets mail: LRT service is to reduce congestion The complainant also questioned why the parking […]

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Key Result Areas for Public Transport

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced his “Key Result Areas” – areas that need to see significant improvement in a short time – today and public transport barely made the list. According to the report from the Star The Kelana Jaya LRT line is to get 35 new four-car train sets by 2012 as part […]

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Proposed Extension of Kelana Jaya line (NOT finalized)

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since the public display has begun, we would like you to refer to our Public Display for LRT Extensions posting & Updates page for more accurate information about the route stations of the Kelana Jaya line extension. TRANSIT attended the dialogue in the hope that the consultants would have copies of their presentation […]

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Comments on Briefing to Subang Jaya community

TRANSIT believes that it is important to share information. We believe in openness in communications but we also believe in respect for others. This is one of the reasons why we removed (temporarily) some images of the 4-carriage LRT trains.  Although the images can easily be found on the internet (flickr, anyone), we removed the […]

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Updates #16

Updates #16 1. Expanded our C.A.T. page with more information about expecations for TRANSIT, RapidKL/RapidPenang, Prasarana, KTMB, other operators, and the different governments. 2. Universal design pavement is for everyone’s benefit (Streets, NST) – Comments about accessible pavement in Petaling Jaya. 3. Letter: Uneasy riders in a budget taxi (NST) – a letter describing concerns […]

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25th July 2009 – Dialogue on Extension of Kelana Jaya LRT line to Subang Jaya, USJ & Putra Heights

TRANSIT received a copy of the messages below from Moaz Yusuf Ahmad, a member and resident of Subang Jaya Event: Briefing/Dialogue on LRT to Subang Jaya Date : 25- 07 -09 (Saturday) Time : 4 – 6 pm. Venue : 3K Multi-purpose hall, 3K Sports Complex, Subang Jaya. Co- organizers : SJRA, USJRA, BSRA, SJ […]

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What have 100 Days of Najib as Prime Minister brought for public transport?

Commentary The passing of ‘100 Days’ of Najib Tun Razak as Prime Minister of Malaysia were marked with glowing reports in all of the mainstream media. In the celebration, Najib announced ’11 Gifts’ for the people of Malaysia. Or should we say, for certain people in Malaysia? Certainly the users of public transport do not […]