Framework for developing a spatial walkability index (SWI) for the light-rail transit (LRT) stations in Kuala Lumpur city centre using analytical network process (ANP) and GIS

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabilah Naharudin ◽  
Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad ◽  
Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah
Keyword(s):  
City Centre ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Analytical Network Process ◽  
Walkability Index ◽  
Network Process

Privatisation of fixed-rail transit systems: a case study of Malaysia's STAR and PUTRA

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 846-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Capital City ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Privatisation Programme

Since the early 1980s, many public utilities have been privatised under Malaysia's privatisation programme. A few, however, have since prematurely returned to government hands, among them the two light-rail transit systems in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, STAR and PUTRA. This paper chronicles the pre- and post-privatisation events of both facilities before attempting to provide rational explanation behind their untimely surrender to the public domain. Based on publicly available material, this paper argues that neither the quality of government negotiators nor the length of time devoted to negotiating could be attributed to the bailout. Nor is there hint that political favouritism and corruption were at play. More than likely, despite the copious incentives provided to the two concession companies, the two projects proved financially unviable.Key words: build–operate–transfer (BOT), Malaysia, privatisation, light-rail transit system.

Pedestrian Walkability Index for Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stations in Klang Valley, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
pp. 737-748
Author(s):  
Steuart Jia Yun Chin ◽  
Boon Hoe Goh ◽  
Fang Yenn Teo ◽  
Byung Gyoo Kang ◽  
Choon Wah Yuen
Keyword(s):  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Walkability Index ◽  
Klang Valley

scholarly journals Gender and Age Do Matter: Exploring the Effect of Passengers’ Gender and Age on the Perception of Light Rail Transit Service Quality in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 990
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim ◽  
Muhamad Nazri Borhan ◽  
Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff ◽  
Amiruddin Ismail ◽  
Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Passenger Satisfaction ◽  
Gender And Age

Light rail transit (LRT) is a sustainable transportation mode that ensures sustainable environmental, economic, and social development. Generally, the rate of public transportation usage in many parts of the world remains low compared to private vehicles. There is a need to understand passengers’ perception of public transportation service quality to enhance passenger satisfaction and increase ridership. Thus, this study used the Kuala Lumpur LRT service as a case study to investigate the effect of a passenger’s gender and age on their perception of the LRT service quality and their overall satisfaction. This survey involved 417 respondents. The outcome of factor analysis indicated that eight factors—i.e., signage, comfort, speediness, safety, ticketing service, facilities, staff service, and provision of information—influenced passenger satisfaction. The results of the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test indicated that the factors influencing passenger satisfaction significantly varied across a passenger’s gender and age. A more in-depth and comprehensive analysis using the ordered logit model and segmentation approach proved that provision of information, comfort, staff service, and facilities were critical determiners of passenger satisfaction in most segments. Safety factors and ticketing services had no impact on overall passenger satisfaction. The findings of this research could help LRT service providers, researchers, and policymakers formulate effective strategies for enhancing passenger satisfaction and increase the ridership for LRT services.

scholarly journals Sex Disparity in Satisfaction and Loyalty towards Urban Rail Transit: A Survey of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Passengers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim ◽  
◽  
Muhamad Nazri Borhan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Passenger Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sex Disparity ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of sex disparity on passenger satisfaction and loyalty to the light rail transit (LRT) services in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 417 responses from a self-administrated questionnaire were analyzed using non-parametric tests, namely Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman’s correlation test. Based on the Mann-Whitney U test, results showed a significant difference between male and female LRT passengers in terms of their satisfaction and loyalty. In addition, the Spearman’s correlation test proved a significant and positive relationship between passengers’ sex, satisfaction and loyalty. Finally, future suggestions were made based on the findings reported in this study.

scholarly journals The impact of urban light rail transit on double-story terraced property values in the Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Faris Dziauddin
Keyword(s):  
Property Values ◽  
Urban Rail Transit ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Residential Property ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Residential Property Values ◽  
The Impact

Introducing a rail transit system into an urban region is expected to increase land values, and subsequently, residential property values. Despite this general belief, there has been limited research on the impact of proximity to urban light rail transit stations in developing countries setting. This study, therefore, investigates the impact of proximity to urban light rail transit on double-story terraced property values in the Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, using hedonic pricing model. The findings suggest urban light rail transit has a positive and significant impact on surrounding double-story terraced residential property values – estimated at a premium of 12.3% and 9.8% for properties located up to 1000 m and 1001 – 2000 m to the nearest light rail transit station respectively. The findings of the study are useful for investors and developers, namely to build more houses near urban rail transit infrastructure since they lead to significant appreciation in value.

scholarly journals From “Big Small Town” to “Small Big City”: Resident Experiences of Gentrification along Waterloo Region’s LRT Corridor

2021 ◽  
pp. 0739456X2199391
Author(s):  
Margaret Ellis-Young ◽  
Brian Doucet
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Small Town ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Light Rail Transit ◽  
Big City ◽  
Waterloo Region

Most studies of transit-induced gentrification rely on statistical analysis that measures the extent to which gentrification is occurring. To extend and enhance our knowledge of its impact, we conducted sixty-five interviews with residents living along the light rail transit (LRT) corridor in Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, shortly before the system opened. There was already strong evidence of gentrification, with more than $3 billion (Canadian dollars) worth of investment, largely in condominiums, before a single passenger was carried. In line with contemporary critical conceptualizations of gentrification, our interviews identified new and complex psychological, phenomenological, and experiential aspects of gentrification, in addition to economic- or class-based changes.

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