TMJ rues lack of comprehensive solution for RTS Link congestion

TMJ rues lack of comprehensive solution for RTS Link congestion


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Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim noted that the Penang LRT project, which is more expensive that an elevated ART system in Johor Bahru, was able to secure government funding. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:

The Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, tonight lamented the lack of a comprehensive solution to deal with the increased congestion once the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Bahru and Singapore begins operation.

In a social media post, the Johor regent said he was “deeply concerned” about the expected increase in traffic.

“To date, no comprehensive solution has been presented to accommodate the expected increase in traffic, including the implementation of an elevated automated rapid transit (ART) system or other alternative transport options around the Bukit Chagar area,” he said.

Tunku Ismail, who is also known as TMJ, went on to compare Johor to Penang.



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