Transport Access Malaysia

Discussing access to transport in Malaysia

[Transport Access Malaysia @TranspAccess]

Fledgling blog about access to transport in Malaysia:
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JB’s public transport system should not be a business deal

“JB does not lack demand for public transport. It lacks political clarity, institutional discipline and the courage to prioritise mobility over highways and fuel subsidies.”

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@annoyedmsian More about the KTM station in this post:
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📍Kg Dato Harun KTM Station

1. Dead dogs & turkeys may greet you if you try to use this KTM station, situated next to a busy industrial area of PJ & the large residential area of Kampung Medan across the highway. #PDJLink #NoPJDLink #KTMB

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SIX. YEARS.

📍Jalan Hang Jebat

This week there is a new mayor of KL. He is the 5th mayor since this little pedestrian bridge started construction.

How many more mayors before the bridge opens?

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Almost...
SEVEN. YEARS.

📍Jalan Hang Jebat

Despite all the talk, pedestrian infra is still not being prioritised.

OPEN THIS BRIDGE *before* adding another flyover or widening roads. Do it *before* adding car parks, or 'upgrading' a roundabout for RM100m.

PLEASE.

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Rebutting LLM’s claims on highways’ economic benefits https://t.co/gL8ZuljuWK

[The Sun Malaysia @theSundaily]

KTMB Komuter launches Segambut Utara station on May 11 https://t.co/SkIHtZPLe3

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Here's how it was calculated for the Klang Valley

Population of Klang Valley ~ 7M
Total transit vehicles = 2,040
Transit vehicles per 100k = 2,040/70 = 29
(33 if DRT included)
@MOTMalaysia

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How does Malaysia's capital fare in terms of transit vehicles per 100,000 people in the city?

While the number will vary depending on exactly how it's calculated, it ranks low compared to these other major cities, highlighting the urgent need for more buses in particular.

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Most of the data for the graphic was taken from UITP CityTransitData, which 'seeks to be a central point for information and insight into sustainable mobility around the globe.'
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This needs to be pushed for by the public so it can’t ignored anymore, & the calls for change must be louder than all the lobbying for the status quo (or worse).

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TLDR: Senior citizen usually drives a truck, having gone along with car culture for decades. Tried public transport for 1 day, realises first/last mile sucks, tells everyone to be nice to each other.
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Behaviour change can have a positive impact (a big one would be to stop driving a truck in a city).

But it needs to go together with subsidy reform & transforming our urban planning, all the way from policies & standards to workmanship when building pedestrian crossings.

[Transport Access Malaysia @TranspAccess]

“…public transport will become a viable mobility choice for more Malaysians. 

🇲🇾 cities will move more people, more efficiently, with less congestion & lower emissions. 

Productivity will increase & we will reclaim control over our fiscal future & energy sovereignty together.”

[Malay Mail @malaymail]

Reclaiming Malaysia’s urban future: Why RON95 subsidy reform must fund public transport — M Zulkarnain Hamzah https://t.co/y7Zlgt9diq

[Transport Access Malaysia @TranspAccess]

Elevated highways & smart traffic tech are being prioritised to a̶d̶d̶r̶e̶s̶s̶ cause worsening c̶o̶n̶g̶e̶s̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ flooding in urban areas, says the Malaysian Highway Authority.

‘Last year we registered 600k new vehicles. Where will they go if we do not build new highways?’

[BFM News @NewsBFM]

Elevated highways and smart traffic technology are being prioritised to address worsening congestion in urban areas, says the Malaysian Highway Authority.

"Last year, we registered about 600,000 new vehicles. Where will these vehicles go if we do not build new highways?" it told Bernama.

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Malaysia needs a public transport reset https://t.co/2vHnmUqQV9

“Malaysia must stop building more urban highways which are costly and do not solve traffic congestion” 💡

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Malaysia when?

[Bhaumik Gowande @bhaumikgowande]

Dedicated bus lane hours in Kigali, Rwanda: 6–10 AM and 5–9 PM during peak periods. Even without barriers or protected lanes, not a single car attempts to enter the mandatory bus lane (except at turning lanes). A strong example of traffic discipline and respect for public transport.

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Mayor and DBKL needs to learn about induced demand.

How much will be spent on these so-called ‘upgrading’ projects & how much will be spent on pedestrian routes in the same period?

[BFM News @NewsBFM]

DBKL will implement three road upgrading projects at identified congestion hotspots to improve traffic flow in the capital.

Among the key projects is a new road, tunnel and bridge linking Jalan Kiara 7 directly to the SPRINT Highway to ease congestion in Mont Kiara and Desa Kiara.

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[Transport Access Malaysia @TranspAccess]

Constantly trying to increase traffic flow, while offering window-dressing to pedestrians, is never going to “solve traffic”.

It needs a mindset shift, Malaysia.

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https://t.co/4V6qFY7FYl

This article explains the background to ‘low hanging fruits’ for city halls & councils: optimise the city for people movement, not car flow, by adjusting traffic signals. Cheap & easy.

AND, change mindsets to enable this. Cheap but not easy.

[Transport Access Malaysia @TranspAccess]

Make these aspects part of traffic planners’ performance scores.