Making greater uptake of public transport a reality

Stakeholders say that covered walkways from transport hubs like the LRT Kelana Jaya station to commercial areas are key to encouraging more people to leave their vehicles at home. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star

Selangor launched its public transport development road map almost five years ago and yet, most of the proposals that would help improve connectivity within the Klang Valley have not been set in motion.

While the state government is keen to improve the sustainability of transport systems as envisioned by the Selangor Public Transport Master Plan, it needs private sector investment as well as help from the Federal Government.