State of Our Public Transport – Cameron Kang | What you think

JULY 14 – I refer to the article "Public Transportation Needs In-depth Thinking" published on July 12, 2018. I wish to bring a clarification to the writer and help the general public to understand the state of our public transport. [19659002] Although the case of LRT3 is indeed shocking, we should be happy that the new government can find a way to reduce costs by reducing systems.

But downsizing should not prevent systems from working. Take the example of the Kelana Jaya line (formerly known as Putraline) that we learned in the middle of the last decade. The two-car trains have been overwhelmed by increased ridership, so SPNB (the former name of Prasarana) has to bring four-car trains to support ever-increasing ridership. .

But as the systems have been designed to accommodate up to four cars, there is more room to increase capacity per trip. other than the increase in the number of tra

In this situation, there is little room for an unforeseen situation

The smallest incident, such as an unruly passenger door can cause an accumulation of accidents. arrears all along the line.

I want to emphasize that most bus shelters and walkways are not being serviced by Prasarana but rather the responsibility of the PBT. What many public transport users like the writer are not really aware of.

I would suggest that PBT and Prasarana should find a way for the public to report by installing signs on each bus shelter (As the LLB does with (19659006) Prasarana and other similar actors in Malaysia are unfortunately not able to make a profit and almost all operators receive subsidies and support funds.

In the Klang Valley, bus operation is heavily regulated by SPAD as part of the modernization of the network. bus (BNR).

Operators in the Klang Valley are no longer allowed to operate

With the highly regulated tariff and our ever-respectful car policies, there are many other factors such as the types of development near stations and bus intersections that are not under the control of the operator.I still believe that public transport systems will become more effective and more reliable as more and more people use them, with institutional support to discourage the use of the private car such as reducing the number of parking spaces. the downtown bay and congestion charges, supported by physical infrastructure such as safe and accessible pedestrian walkways, bus stops and bus lanes.

But until the government starts making unpopular decisions while proud, will always remain a legend.

* Cameron Kang is a councilor at Seberang Perai City Council.

** This is the personal opinion of the author or publication and does not necessarily represent the point of view of Malay Mail.