Arrange By : Razman Hafifi Haji Redzuan, CMILT(UK)

Outline Introduction

What is sustainable transport?Why we cannot depend on private vehicle?

4 main factors to achieve sustainable Public TransportationGreen TransportUrban Structure Policy

Introduction Definition of sustainable transportation :

“..all forms of transport which minimize fuel consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants. It can refer to public transport, car sharing, walking and cycling as well as technology such as electric and hybrid cars and biodiesel..”

(British & Australian National and Local Government)

Second definition :

“the ability to meet the needs of society to move freely, gain access, communicate, trade, and establish relationships WITHOUT sacrificing other essential human or ecological values today or in the future"

(World Business Council for Sustainable Development)

Why not keep using just cars?Private vehicles impose an enormous burden on

society:Crash risk, loss of life, pain, suffering, rage“road collisions are the no 1 killer of Malaysian ages 0–

40 years old, more than heart disease, and cancer (MOH,2006) combined – worldwide collisions are the 1oth leading epidemic, at current trends will be 3rd by 2020 (WHO, 2004)”

“during periods of poor air quality cause by vehicle‐induced smog, there is an 8.3% rise in respiratory‐related deaths in hospitals (Cdn Medical Health Officers’ Report, 1996)

Loss of sense of community, social interactions

Public Transportation“..comprises passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public, as opposed to modes for private use such as automobiles or vehicles for hire”

Rail , Road, Water, Air, Interchange (Intermodal Transport)

BenefitsEnsure safetySaves MoneyEases Traffic Congestion Improve Air QualityReduce Energy Consumption

But why it…. FAIL!!!

No. 10: Poor Image

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No. 9: Failure to Meet Needs of Specific Group

No. 8: Poor Integration among Public Transport Modes Integration of:•Man-Machine Interface•Fare collection systems•Scheduling•Hardware e.g. rolling stocks

No. 7: Unreliable and Inefficient ServicesSlow travel timeDelayFrequent breakdown

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No. 6: Poor Network PlanningConcentrated vs. Distributed

Nobody is more than 500 m away from a public transport services

No. 5: Failure to Implement Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

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No. 4: No Strategies to Curb Usage of Private Vehicles Congestion pricingArea road pricingInner city parking management

No. 3: Failure to Market Public Transport

No. 2: No National Strategy on Public TransportationInvestment in public transport vs. investment

in road infrastructureImproving access vs. reducing travel time

National Automotive Policy (launched 22 March 2006)

National Sustainable Transport Policy? (or, even National Transport Policy?)

No. 1: Lack of Political Will

Enrique PeñalosaMayor of Bogota (1998 – 2001)

“War on Cars”

Lee Myung-BakMayor of Seoul (2002 – 2006)

“Bulldozer”

Jaimie LernerMayor of Curitiba (1971 – 1975)

“Urban Acupuncture”

The Final List1. No specific Lack of Political Will2. national policy on public transport3. Failure to market public transport4. No plan/strategies to curb usage of private

vehicles5. Failure to implement Transit-Oriented

Development (TOD)6. Poor network planning7. Unreliable and inefficient services8. Poor integration among public transport modes9. Failure to meet needs of specific group10.Poor image

(Sources from : Dr. Muhammad Zaly Shah Bin Muhammad Hussein)