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Community Shuttle Bus Complaints - Other Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events Stage Bus Taxi

Parking issues around PJ LRT stations

TRANSIT takes note of some interesting articles related to parking issues at LRT stations in Petaling Jaya … which may be of interest and concern to residents of Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Subang Jaya, USJ, Putra Heights and Subang Alam who live within walking distance (and parking distance) of the proposed LRT stations. Parking issue at […]

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Comments on Government Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Monorail News & Events Planning Stage Bus

The Auditor General’s Report 2008 (Update #3)

Update #3 – Public Accounts Committee to investigate KTMB Double tracking project Update #2 – Updated with new articles! TRANSIT takes note of the Auditor General’s Report for 2008, which details issues related to government spending and procurement. National (English) States (English) This year, there were three specific mentions of public transport that you should […]

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Bicycle Feedback Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events Pedestrian Planning Stage Bus Taxi

Updates #29

Updates #29 1. Issue: Brickfields/Little India traffic dispersal RM110m traffic boon for Bangsar, Brickfields (Malay Mail) Win-win outcome sought for Brickfields traffic dispersal plan (Streets) Mayor: Give us your Feedback (NST) Looking for a win-win situation in Brickfields (the Star) The proposed RM10 million traffic dispersal project, described in the 3 articles above, will lead […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events Planning Universal Design

15 October – Second National Summit on Urban Public Transport

As you may know, TRANSIT has been invited to speak at the Second National Summit on Urban Public Transport which will be held on 15 October 2009. The links below will connect you to more detailed information about the upcoming National Summit. Brochures (early / latest) Invitation Letter Presentation Paper (we are using our earlier […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Complaints - Bus Services Feedback News & Events

Further comments on Klang Sentral

Zul from TRANSIT has sent the following letter to Utusan in response to the article “Permit lama punca bas tak singgah Klang Sentral“. We will share an english translation of the article in the space below. We also hope to add a translation of the letter in a day or two. Permits not renewed, Klang Sentral deserted […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Feedback High Speed Rail Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events Planning Stage Bus Updates

Updates #28

Updates #28 1. Article: RM28b rail plan (Business Times) – announcement of a plan to build high-speed dual gauge and standard gauge rail on the east and west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 2. Letter: PICKPOCKETS: Don’t let your guard down in the rush (NST) – a reminder about keeping watch over your personal belongings when in public […]

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High Speed Rail Information News & Events Planning

RM28 billion High Speed Rail proposal

TRANSIT took note of this announcement of a RM28 billion railway proposal from Global Rail Sdn. Bhd. RM28b rail plan By Sharen Kaur Published: 2009/10/08 PRIVATELY-HELD Global Rail Sdn Bhd and its partner from China have jointly submitted a RM28 billion proposal to develop a high-speed railway and inter-modal freight system in Malaysia, linking economic […]

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Comments on Planning Information News & Events Planning Stage Bus

Kuching CAT

TRANSIT has taken note of the recent changes to bus service in Kuching, with the creation of the local consortium KCBS (Kuching City Bus Service) and their redesigned bus routing system CAT (City Area Transit) and newer buses. Kuching CAT (City Area Transit) Kuching CAT (City Area Transit) is a redesigned bus system that uses […]

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Comments on Government Comments on Planning Complaints - KTM Feedback KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events

KTM Komuter Krisis

TRANSIT took note of the following two letters this week that reflect the current state of affairs with the KTM Komuter service – a frustrated commuter public and a frustrated KTMB management and operations staff. TRANSIT has maintained for a very long time that KTM Komuter needs more trains and a revision of existing services […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Feedback Planning Universal Design

Bus Stop Design

TRANSIT noted an article, New look for bus stops in today’s Star Metro regarding bus stop designs in Petaling Jaya. New look for bus stops Thursday October 1, 2009 Story and photos by YIP YOKE TENG PETALING Jaya has taken on a more refreshing look recently with more old bus shelters being replaced by stylish […]