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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

How to improve our public transport

City Hall speeds up plans to improve public transport

THE public transport system in the city is a priority again...ironically, thanks to the recent petrol price hike. City Hall has shifted gears to expedite plans, some recently conceived.
Its urban transportation director, Leong Siew Mun, said the improvement of public transport is an ongoing effort. They want to create an environment with efficient operation and usage of public transport services.
“What more with the new petrol prices. We feel it’s our obligation to help the public handle the situation,” said Leong.

“Some of the improvements will include providing a network of covered walkways connecting LRT and KTM stations with bus and taxi stops. It will then be easier for the public to get to their destinations without much hassle.” They also plan to provide more bus and taxi shelters and structuring more lanes for buses and taxis with special turning facilities at junctions.

“That aside, we are also planning to set up a special facility to indicate the arrival of buses at KL Sentral and other bus terminals. Basically, we want to encourage more people to use public transport.
“The improvement to public transport will involve several agencies at local and federal levels,” added Leong.
Leong revealed the new efforts will cost about RM12 million, which is already provided for in City Hall’s annual budget.
==classic example of when we ask bapak ayam jaga kandang lembu. what we need is more busses, not bus stop. 12 million can buy 24 busses==

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