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KUALA LUMPUR: The government has taken various initiatives to improve the public transport system to make it comprehensive and efficient, according to the Economic Report 2010/2011 released on Friday, Oct 15.
In this context, improving urban public transport has been identified as one of the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs).
The report said this sector has an important role in improving the quality and wellbeing, as well as the productivity of the people to realise the country's target of becoming a developed, high-income nation.
For Greater Kuala Lumpur (Klang Valley), many projects are being undertaken including the ongoing Light Rail Transit (LRT) extensions, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Others are the delivery of 35 four-car train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line of which 17 sets commenced operations in September 2010.
Besides that, there is the introduction of four Bus Expressway Transit routes in Greater Kuala Lumpur (Klang Valley) that reduces travel time by 50%, and the construction of an Integrated Transport Terminal (ITT) in Bandar Tasik Selatan, scheduled for completion by November 2010.
In terms of institutional capacity, the Land Public Transport Commission (LPTC) was established in June 2010 with the aim of integrating policy and
planning, regulations and enforcement of land public transport.
For starters, the functions of the Department of Rail, Commercial Vehicle Licencing Board and Licencing Division of the Tourism Ministry will be placed
under the Commission.
Construction of covered walkways at key LRT stations and tourist spots will also be an ongoing effort to ensure comfort and convenience for commuters, including walkways at the Pasar Seni, Bandaraya and Jalan Hang Tuah stations, expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
Furthermore, 400 buses will be added, of which 75 will be delivered in 2010.
Also, in Penang, four new bus hubs were established in Bukit Jambul, Bandar Baru Farlim, Teluk Bahang and Sungai Nibong to further enchance bus services in that state. – Bernama
In this context, improving urban public transport has been identified as one of the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs).
The report said this sector has an important role in improving the quality and wellbeing, as well as the productivity of the people to realise the country's target of becoming a developed, high-income nation.
For Greater Kuala Lumpur (Klang Valley), many projects are being undertaken including the ongoing Light Rail Transit (LRT) extensions, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Others are the delivery of 35 four-car train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line of which 17 sets commenced operations in September 2010.
Besides that, there is the introduction of four Bus Expressway Transit routes in Greater Kuala Lumpur (Klang Valley) that reduces travel time by 50%, and the construction of an Integrated Transport Terminal (ITT) in Bandar Tasik Selatan, scheduled for completion by November 2010.
In terms of institutional capacity, the Land Public Transport Commission (LPTC) was established in June 2010 with the aim of integrating policy and
planning, regulations and enforcement of land public transport.
For starters, the functions of the Department of Rail, Commercial Vehicle Licencing Board and Licencing Division of the Tourism Ministry will be placed
under the Commission.
Construction of covered walkways at key LRT stations and tourist spots will also be an ongoing effort to ensure comfort and convenience for commuters, including walkways at the Pasar Seni, Bandaraya and Jalan Hang Tuah stations, expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
Furthermore, 400 buses will be added, of which 75 will be delivered in 2010.
Also, in Penang, four new bus hubs were established in Bukit Jambul, Bandar Baru Farlim, Teluk Bahang and Sungai Nibong to further enchance bus services in that state. – Bernama
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