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...
View ArticleFinally 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...
View ArticleUpdates #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:...
View ArticleOccasional closure of ‘shortcut’ bridge at Ampang LRT station generates...
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...
View ArticleMRT 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...
View ArticleMelaka 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)...
View ArticleUpdates #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...
View ArticleRapidKL 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)...
View ArticleInternational Competition for Development of Sg. Besi Airbase – Let’s do it...
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...
View ArticleHow do we resolve parking and congestion problems in the city centre? By...
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...
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