Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) & Elevated Canopy Walkways
Source: Sunway – BRT
As the pioneering city in Malaysia to introduce BRT services, characterized by specially designed elevated lanes and an electric-powered fleet, SCKL stands as a paragon of seamless urban connectivity. The innovative BRT system actively encourages non-vehicular traffic and effectively serves a population exceeding 500,000 commuters. Operated by electric buses, the BRT service spans seven strategically located stations, providing crucial links to the Port Klang commuter rail service (KTM Komuter) Line through the Setia Jaya station and the Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line through the USJ 7 station. The electric propulsion of BRT vehicles ensures lower CO2 emissions per passenger mile compared to Light Rail Transit (LRT), highlighting SCKL's commitment to environmentally conscious and sustainable transportation solutions
Against the backdrop of the 2019 Monash University Malaysia (MUM) assessment on travel patterns and mobility trends in SCKL, a compelling narrative emerges. Over 300 commuters, both residents and non-residents, participated in the assessment, unveiling intriguing insights into their transportation preferences. Walking emerged as the overwhelmingly favoured mode (89.5%), followed by personal vehicles (77.0%), with the BRT-Sunway Line securing the third spot at 47.4%.
Source: Sunway – Elevated Canopy Walkways
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MSCA NEWSLETTER I VOL 6 I DECEMBER 2023
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