Discussing access to transport in Malaysia
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Fledgling blog about access to transport in Malaysia:
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"Complexity may explain why projects take time. It does not explain why progress remains difficult to assess. But acknowledging complexity is not the same as accepting a lack of transparency."
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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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Almost...
SEVEN. YEARS.
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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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SIX. YEARS.
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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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Rebutting LLM’s claims on highways’ economic benefits freemalaysiatoday.com/catego…
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KTMB Komuter launches Segambut Utara station on May 11 thesun.my/news/malaysia-news…
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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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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)
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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.
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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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“…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.”
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Reclaiming Malaysia’s urban future: Why RON95 subsidy reform must fund public transport — M Zulkarnain Hamzah dlvr.it/TSNzGF
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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?’
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 freemalaysiatoday.com/catego…
“Malaysia must stop building more urban highways which are costly and do not solve traffic congestion” 💡
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Malaysia when?
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?
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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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.
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Make these aspects part of traffic planners’ performance scores.
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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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