Tag: Universal Design

How do we resolve parking and congestion problems in the city centre? By building better alternatives to driving (Update #1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date February 25, 2012
9 Comments on How do we resolve parking and congestion problems in the city centre? By building better alternatives to driving (Update #1)

Update: Check out Donald Shoup’s report, The High Cost of Free Parking (University of California Transportation Centre) Update: Check out the worst cities in the world for parking according to the IBM Commuter Pain Index Our original post: For 5 years and in fact, many more, the members of TRANSIT have been talking about improving […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, Brickfields, congestion, DBKL, Federal Territories Minister, Federal Territories Ministry, forums on public transit, parking, Pedestrian, Prasarana, public consultation, SPAD / LPTC, technology, Universal Design, urban design, Urban planning

Bicycle Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Planning Community Shuttle Bus Commuter Train (EMU) Economic Planning Unit Feedback First Review Information KTM Electric Train Service KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals Pedestrian Pedestrianisation Planning RapidKL SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Transit Facilities TRANSIT For All Transit Infrastructure

International Competition for Development of Sg. Besi Airbase – Let’s do it right and make it public transport friendly!

Post author By transitmy
Post date October 31, 2011
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TRANSIT took note of this article which announces that the Development of Sg. Besi airbase is moving forward with an invitation for proposals for the Malaysia City development. Most of the project will be used for a mix of commercial and lifestyle amenities. Planners have been invited to participate in a pre-qualification & competition with […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, BRT (Bus-Rapid Transit), construction, Economic Planning Unit, Expressway Rapid Transit, KLIA Transit, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), Pedestrian, Sg. Besi redevelopment, transit oriented development, Universal Design

Information News & Events RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Transit Facilities Universal Design

RapidKL adds 150 buses to boost frequency

Post author By transitmy
Post date September 22, 2011
21 Comments on RapidKL adds 150 buses to boost frequency

TRANSIT took note of another piece of good news related to public transport – the announcement of 150 new buses for RapidKL. RapidKL adds buses to boost frequency (Business Times, 20 September 2011) Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL), a public transportation provider, expects the addition of 150 city buses to its service to […]

Tags Accessible buses, buses, OKU, Prasarana, Universal Design

Complaints - Bus Services Complaints - RapidKL Complaints - Taxi Feedback Information KTM Electric Train Service Local Councils Pedestrian Pedestrianisation RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Taxi Transit Facilities

Updates #97

Updates #97 1. Article: Flaming bus at depot (The Malay Mail, 2 August 2011) – A bus parked at its depot in Segambut unexpectedly burst into flames yesterday afternoon, shortly after the driver had finished his shift. 2. Article: New air-conditioned bus stop opens its door in Zest Point @ Kinrara 9 (The Star, 30 […]

Tags Accessibility, bus stop, congestion, courtesy, Enforcement, Feedback, KTM ETS, letters, Local Government, rapidKL, service disruption, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, Stage Bus, Taxi, taxi meter, traffic management, Universal Design, Updates

Bicycle Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback Information Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Pedestrian Pedestrianisation Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Tram Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

Melaka tram project to “go legit”?

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 28, 2011
2 Comments on Melaka tram project to “go legit”?

Some of our readers may have heard of the phrase “to go legit’” (legitimate). One might think that the phrase “to go legit” refers to when criminal concerns (you know, mafia, gangsters, politicians) attempt to exit their life of “crime” and find legitimate ways to earn money. In some cases, to “go legit” actually refers […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, Access, Aerorail/Aerobus, bicycle(s), construction, melaka tram, Monorail, Mrails, PAD Act, Pedestrian, Planning, SPAD / LPTC, Stage Bus, tram, Universal Design, Urban planning, urban renewal

Announcements Comments on Planning Feedback Information Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events RapidKL SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Universal Design

MRT Update: MRT Logo design contest from 3 July – 3 August 2011 (Update #1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 5, 2011
2 Comments on MRT Update: MRT Logo design contest from 3 July – 3 August 2011 (Update #1)

Update: Apparently there are now more than 200 logos entered into the MRT Logo Design contest! With the launching of the Sg. Buloh – Kajang MRT project now 4 days away, TRANSIT took note of the following information: A logo contest has been announced for the design of the MRT logo. More information, including designs […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, communication, Feedback, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, MRT Update, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Public Display, public transport history, service, Sg. Buloh - Kajang line, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, Universal Design

Comments on Planning Complaints - RapidKL Facility Audit Feedback Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events Pedestrian RapidKL Socioeconomic Equity Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Universal Design

Occasional closure of ‘shortcut’ bridge at Ampang LRT station generates complaints

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 24, 2011
1 Comment on Occasional closure of ‘shortcut’ bridge at Ampang LRT station generates complaints

TRANSIT took note of this interesting hotline story sharing passenger complaints about the availability of the ‘shortcut’ bridge at Ampang LRT station. The retractable ‘shortcut’ bridge is used to connect the concourse area of the Ampang LRT station to the ‘island’ platform. As such it passes over a section of live track (referred to as […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, Ampang Line, construction, Feedback, LRT, Prasarana, service, Universal Design

Feedback Information Relay Local Councils News & Events RapidPenang Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Universal Design

Updates #88 – our most prosperous update ever!

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 4, 2011
4 Comments on Updates #88 – our most prosperous update ever!

Updates #88 – our most prosperous update ever 1. Article: Lounge around in a Rapid bus (The Star, 3 June 2011) – RapidPenang introduces RapidMobile, a “lounge” with a Blaupunkt Stereo system. [TRANSIT: You have to admire their creativity.] 2. Article: CURTAINS DOWN (NST 31 May 2011) – an update on the upcoming closure (at […]

Announcements Comments on Government Community Shuttle Bus Feedback Information JPJ / RTD Local Councils LPKP / CVLB News & Events Pedestrian RapidKL Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Facilities Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

Finally some rapid mobiliti – thanks in part to a public transport hero

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 1, 2011
8 Comments on Finally some rapid mobiliti – thanks in part to a public transport hero

TRANSIT took note of two very interesting articles in the Malay Mail detailing initiatives by Prasarana to improve bus service for the OKU community and improve their access to society. TRANSIT believes that these efforts by Prasarana deserve mention, especially because of the dedication of one particular Prasarana team member – a true Malaysian public […]

Tags Access, Accessibility, Accessible buses, accountability, CVLB / LPKP, CVLB Act, DBKL, Family and Community Development, Minister of Women, Mobiliti, OKU, Prasarana, Prasarana Shahril Mokhtar, RapidMobiliti, SPAD / LPTC, Universal Design

Comments on Government Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback Information Local Councils Planning Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Facilities Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

Should we just make public transport ‘free’ and be done with it?

Post author By transitmy
Post date April 25, 2011
13 Comments on Should we just make public transport ‘free’ and be done with it?

TRANSIT took note of this interesting commentary by Jema Khan, in the Malaysian Insider, which argues that if we should accept a government-run public transport system (specifically, one run by Prasarana) then public transport services should be free to all users. This is a variation on the “free public transport” movement which is found in […]

Tags "free" public goods, 4-Stakeholders Model, Access, congestion, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, mobility, Prasarana, road-pricing, service, SPAD / LPTC, Universal Design