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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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Small kerb, big difference?

TRANSIT received these photos of a new kerb put in place at the loading/unloading area opposite Kelana Jaya LRT station. This area has been notorious for congestion especially during afternoon hours, as people, buses and taxi drivers wait to pick up passengers from the LRT. It got so bad that buses were dropping off passengers as […]

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New fare gates being tested at Taman Bahagia LRT Station

Moaz from TRANSIT was planning to meet his wife for dinner in SS2, Petaling Jaya, so he stopped at Taman Bahagia LRT station instead of Kelana Jaya. As he was exiting the fare-paid area, he noticed some new fare gates placed in the LRT station. He recorded a few photos on his camera phone and […]

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Comments on the changes to RapidKL fares

The recent announcement by RapidKL of changes from the daily pass to the 1-way zone system of fares was not well-received by the public and many non-governmental organizations. As you can see from the article, Resounding no to impending price increase(The Star), commuters are clearly unhappy with the changes, which they see as a massive fare increase. For […]

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Updates #17

Updates #17 1. TRANSIT is going to Malacca this weekend with the intention of submitting comments about the proposed Malacca Aerorail. If you are a resident of Malacca or you just care about real investment in public transport, please submit your comments about the Aerorail. 2. Malacca Monorail (Skyscrapercity.com) – Aside from the Aerorail there […]

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The curious case of the Putrajaya monorail

TRANSIT took note of this interesting article about the Putrajaya Monorail. Curious case of a bridge to nowhere (the Star) 29 July 2009 By GEETHA KRISHNAN TOURISTS to Putrajaya are told that the garden city, which is also the federal administrative capital, has eight bridges. There has, however, always been curiosity over the ninth bridge […]

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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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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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New look to RapidKL website

RapidKL has upgraded the appearance of their website, something that has been sorely needed for many years. This is what the website once looked like Now, go to http://www.rapidkl.com.my and see the difference for yourself. And for a real shock, visit http://www.rapidpg.com.my and see how the folks at RapidPenang have raised the bar … again. […]