20 Nov 2013 : Rainbow Paradise Hotel Penang

To identify how the traffic jams has impacted the lives of Penangites and tourists alike

To identify what measures are being undertaken by the people in Penang to reduce the impact or overcome problems related to traffic jams

To identify how other nations are overcoming such problems in their respective countries

FACT
Rapid Growth in Private Vehicle Ownership and Use High Private Vehicle Dependency Low Level of use of Public Transport Increasing Traffic Congestion -5 times (1975 1995) High Rate of Traffic Accidents Environment Impacts

IDEA
Proper city planning Enforcement of regulation Traffic management

LEARNING ISSUES
What are the city planning? What are enforcements done? What are the regulation planned for future traffic woes in Penang? How is the traffic management being carried out?

ACTIONS
Observation Evidence collection Online search Interview local people & tourists

PENANG :Second Smallest State in Malaysia Area of City state = 293km^2 Population = 610,000 International Air Port (No Port facilities) Ferry Service and a Bridge to Main Land Manufacturing of Electronics and Semiconductors, Tourism Growth rate of GDP = 12 % (1992 1997)

The issue of traffic congestion is an issue that is often dealt with people all over the world either in developing countries or in developed countries. Not least is the case in Malaysia where until now there is no solution that is so good to finish it. This situation occurred in Penang where a traffic jam is very serious to affect the overall impact of traffic and air pollution systems.

No peace for the local and tourist because of noise and air pollution Distract the smoothness of road usage Consume longer time on the road Traffic jam during rainy day, holidays and accidents Public transport stops by the road side which disturb the flow of traffic PROBLEM

Traffic light not functioning

Traffic jam during peak hours

Comparison volume of traffic in George Town in 1985 and 1996 ROAD Jelutong
Perak Dato'Keramat Masjid Negeri Air Hitam Macalister Burmah Mount Erskine Tg.Tokong Sultan Ahmad Shah

VOLUME 1985 49.8

20.0 48.4 33.9 53.2 38.1 29.2 17.9 27.4 45.4

VOLUME 1996 99.5

24.2 66.8 99.1 69.7 35.7 39.9 42.1 49.3 74.7

Volume and Degree of Congestion (pcu/hour)15/11/99- MONDAY

STESEN A GELUGOR GEORGETOWN (pcu/hour ) 1828.5 STESEN B GEORGETOWN GELUGOR (pcu/hour ) 2164.5 TOTAL (pcu/hour) 3993.0 DEGREE OF CONGESTION (PCU/JHOUR) 0.78

MASA 7 - 8 am

8 - 9 am 12 - 1 pm
1 - 2 pm 5 - 6 pm 6 - 7 pm

2976.5 2196.0
2182.0 1960.5 2208.5

2109.5 2106.5
2447.0 2478.5 2641.5

5086.0 4302.5
4629.0 4439.0 4850.0

0.99 0.84
0.91 0.87 0.95

Based on Table 9, in the study conducted found congestion degree is classified as congested as more than 0.7 degrees congestion is crowded if it is measured in unit pcu/hour. Based on the diagram, it is also found the highest degree of congestion is in the morning at 8am and 9am. This situation may occur because people flocked to the office while in the evening where people go home from the office recorded the highest degree of congestion at 6 to 7 pm.

Based on figure below. Jalan Jelutong is the 3rd high road congestion which 4549 vehicles per day after Rd. Mosque and State Rd. Scotland. Rd. Macalister and Free School Street is the lowest road congestion traffic
ROAD Burma Jelutong Macalister PEAK HOUR (MORNING) 2076 4549 3506

Scotland
Kelawai Cantonment Utama FreeSchool Masjid Negeri Lorong Batu Lancang Sg.Pinang

4604
1901 1108 2590 265 7704 2222 1595

Peak Time for Traffic Congestion

Congestion Time
VEHICLE CAR TAXI VAN SMALL LORRY BIG LORRY BUS MOTORCYCLE % composition congestion in the morning 44.9 0.9 1.9 1.1 0.2 0.7 50.3 % composition congestion in the evening 45.6 0.9 2.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 48.7

Table above shows motorcycle show the percent of composition is high on both the time, followed by a car, van, small lorries, excluder, and the bas is increasing in percent. Motorcycle and lorries percent decrease in the evening, the car, van, large lorry and bas increased while taxi has no change.

Indiscriminate parking by the citizens Lack of enforcement by Local Authority Heavy vehicles on the road during peak hours Hawker and stall on the side of the road Imperfect, unsustainable and unsafe walkway Rapid growth in private vehicle ownership and use

WHY

Indiscriminate parking by the citizens

Heavy Vehicles

Traffic jam during raining day, accident and holiday

Hawkers on the road side

Road Construction

Rapid economic development in Penang, especially in the island causing more than 150,000 vehicles use the bridge each day and the number increases to 180,000 during the festive season and school holidays. (2012) 1) Ban on heavy vehicles using the bridge during peak hours that contribute to traffic congestion. 2) Increase the number of ferry services utilization as an alternative. 3) To 60km per hour speed limit for accident avoidance. 4) Intelligent transport system - Use intelligent device to check traffic flow

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The opening of the Second Penang Bridge commissioned by December 2013) to reduce the number of vehicles last First Penang Bridge. MHA and PBSB can provide helicopters to lift the vehicle involved in the accident on the bridge. Encourage users to share vehicles and use public transport to reduce congestion on the bridge more critical. Traffic regulatory measures Encouraging non-motorized transport Parking management Introduction of staggered working time

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Ads to limit visitors not to come to Penang Changing peak hours toll Enlarging the road to facilitate peak hours traffic Manage road construction time Traffic regulatory measures Imposition heavy parking fee

Penang Bridge & 2nd Bridge

Academic Visit To Penang 2nd Bridge March 2013

Public Transport

Non motorist

Law Enforcement

Intelligent Devices

Multi Storey Car Park

Supply of Public transport facilities Management of Demand side (Encouraging efficient use of existing transport facilities, Ex: Scheduling of Bus, Train journeys) Integration of land use and transportation planning to minimize the need of travel.

Development of a comprehensive road network including capacity maximization. Management of car population and demand of road usage to alleviate traffic congestion Provision of quality public transport choices(Mass rapid transit, light rail etc)

Edinburg Florida

Total cost 750 million

Due to be completed in 2010 Work is starting now