JB traffic dispersal plan being drawn up ahead of RTS Link operations
PUTRAJAYA: Plans are being drawn up to ease traffic congestion in Johor Baru city centre and prevent new bottlenecks from emerging ahead of the launch of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.
The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is set to commence operations on January 1st, 2024, and is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. To mitigate potential traffic congestion in Johor Baru city centre and prevent the emergence of new bottlenecks, plans are being developed to disperse traffic and integrate public transport systems.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized the importance of coordination among agencies and the integration of transport systems, aiming to create a more integrated, efficient, safe, and people-friendly public transport system. The RTS Link will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Baru with Woodlands North in Singapore. Additionally, the Federal Government has pledged funding for the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project in Johor, while the Transport Ministry, in collaboration with the Johor state government, is currently drafting a traffic dispersal plan to bolster the existing public transport system.
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