Why is this topic relevant to me?
Living in a big city like Kuala Lumpur, even if it’s just for a few days, you can simply experience how bad the traffic congestion can be. To beat the jam, a well-connected public transportation network is essential. While living in Kuala Lumpur, you might often complain about the public transportation system, but have you ever taken the time to really explore how many MRT or LRT stations are located near your home?
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has a high population and a large number of cars on the road.
To address the traffic problem, the government has invested heavily in building the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), KL Monorail, and the Malayan Railway Limited (KTMB) systems. They’ve even introduced the My50 Unlimited Travel Pass (RM50 monthly) to encourage more people to use public transportation.
But despite these efforts, why are we still facing traffic jams? Why do people prefer using their own vehicles rather than public transportation? Have the government’s initiatives been effective? Let’s find the insights from data.
In the Klang Valley, only 1 in every 5 people use public transportation.
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