Abstract
This study examines the sustainable transport policy framework in the case of railway development in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It is guided by the main principle that sustainable transport policy is a result of the integration of broad policy instruments that range from infrastructure provision and management, technological improvements, regulation, information, awareness, education, and pricing and taxation. Although this study is mainly qualitative, performance data available at the ASEAN Statistics Division, World Bank Open Data and Global Competitiveness Reports. This is followed by in-person interviews with experts who have vast knowledge, experience, and direct participation in sustainable railway development in Malaysia, especially those related to the Klang Valley development. The main findings have indicated that the current framework in Malaysia meets the criteria of sustainable development policy framework, which are essentially constituted within environmental protection. It also constitutes the pursuance of long-term growth in terms of economic and societal needs. Nonetheless, the rail-based transit system in Malaysia is highly driven by the Government and there is no clear sign indicating that the public is shifting from the road and private transport to rail-based services.
Highlights
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines sustainable transport planning as the efforts to allow the basic access and development needs of individuals, firms, and the public to be met safely and dependably with the human and ecosystem health that benefits the generation
Guided by the research framework, our expert interview sessions focused on the three essential factors of sustainable transport in Klang Valley, Malaysia: environmental, economic, and social and cultural
Two major elements of environmental sustainability that illustrate the core value of sustainability are chosen under the context of land use and site selection, while the collective analysis of air and noise quality signifies the impacts it overlays from the social paradigm and economic
Summary
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines sustainable transport planning as the efforts to allow the basic access and development needs of individuals, firms, and the public to be met safely and dependably with the human and ecosystem health that benefits the generation. Transportation planning and implementation encompass three core elements of sustainability: environment, social, and economic [2], and they structure space and regulate human mobility [3]. Concerning policy formulation, policy makers need to establish a comprehensive sustainable transportation policy framework by adopting good sustainable planning and evaluation measures.
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