Where We Are Now In Malaysia, the transporta�on ‘revolu�on’ is now taking centre stage in urban planning and management, making its way across emerging smart ci�es. Smart Mobility, as a key component of the Malaysia Smart City Smart Mobility in Malaysia At A Glance Main challenges of Mobility in Malaysia
Framework, underpins moves to address the mul�tude of complex and acute aspects of mobility (Figure 6-1) that have posed a challenge for major ci�es in Malaysia.
Not pedestrian-friendly nor cyclist- friendly road system
Air Pollu�on
No integrated transporta�on system
Limited EV charging sta�ons
Road Conges�on Limited parking space
Inefficient and inconsistent public transporta�on
High car ownership
Figure 6-1: Main Challenges of Mobility in Malaysia
As es�mated by the World Bank, road conges�on in and around Kuala Lumpur reduced Malaysia’s GDP by 1-2% per year. As traffic conges�on in central Kuala Lumpur costs the economy 2.2% of GDP, it is hoped that technology-assisted e-hailing services will promote a wider usage of public transport to ease the problem. As indicated in Figure 6-2, priori�es in developing smart mobility in Malaysia include addressing the issue of car
ownership as well as implemen�ng smart solu�ons to upgrade public transporta�on systems and networks to make buses and trains a more desirable travel op�on. Crea�ng more efficient road traffic management and parking systems, as well as applying sustainable principles to our mobility issues and reducing carbon footprint are some of the vital steps in addressing the problems faced by commuters and visitors into the city.
Priorities for Development
• Improve the service quality and facility provision in public transporta�on • Reduce carbon footprint • Promote moral intelligence and social integrity
• Reduce traffic conges�on • Increase rail ridership and reduce private vehicle ownership • Improve first and last mile connec�vity and accessibility
Figure 6-2: Priorities in Developing Smart Mobility in Malaysia
As illustrated in Figure 6-3, under plans by local authori�es included in their smart mobility ini�a�ves, smart traffic management system ranked as the most sought-a�er technology, followed by smart parking system and smart ligh�ng.
77.9% Smart Tra c Management
59.8% Smart Lighting
62.3% Smart Parking
44.3% Smart Pole
Figure 6-3, Source: MIGHT Analytics
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