INCEPTION REPORT: DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL AND AUDIT 5.1.2 Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the country as well as become the international commercial and financial centre, hence, comprehensive and efficient transportation system networks are essential factors to ensure the said status of the capital city. Therefore, policies on transportation and traffic are provided in the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 which aims to provide an efficient and equitable city structure that allows equal accessibility to all areas and facilities for all communities to enjoy maximum benefits of the city. Table 5.2: Transportation and Traffic Aspect in KLSP 2020
POLICIES
DESCRIPTION
TT 3 DBKL shall enhance the traffic management system.
In order to optimise the traffic management system now in place, the system needs to be upgraded to one that can monitor and control all aspects of traffic movement in the City.
TT 4 DBKL shall establish a Transit Planning Zone to facilitate intensification of transit oriented residential, commercial and mixed- use development around rail stations.
This policy aims to promote the integration of land use with transportation and the development of a Transit Oriented development along the rail network and to ensure the rail stations serve as designated urban centres.
TT 5 DBKL shall assist to coordinate the planning, development and operation of public transport and related private transport matters.
The coordination between government departments and other related agencies is required to ensure the implementation of government policy in relation to the public transport administration.
TT 6 DBKL shall assist in the implementation of a fully integrated transportation system in line with the government’s policy.
This policy aims to provide an efficient public transport system orientated towards passenger accessibility and convenience, hence, there is an integration of public transport modes with each other and with private transport so that, with streamlined inter-modal transfer facilities and integrated ticketing, passenger trips become as convenient and seamless as possible.
TT 8 DBKL shall assist in determining measures to improve bus services with maximum penetration into growth areas and all major employment and retail centres and coordinate with the relevant agencies and operators.
Buses will remain the principal form of public transport especially outside the City Centre for the foreseeable future. In order to encourage greater usage of bus services, it is essential that measures be undertaken to improve their reliability, coverage, comfort and convenience.
TT 10 CHKL shall regulate the supply of parking facilities.
By controlling the supply and distribution of car parking facilities in Kuala Lumpur, DBKL can help to reinforce public transport and Travel Demand Management objectives by making private transport a less attractive proposition than public transport. Continue...
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