MALAYSIA--ON THE ROAD CHEMIN TO THE 21ST CENTURY

LA MALAISIE SUR LE CHEMIN DU 21EME SIECLE

Transportation is n integral part of the function of any society. In Malaysia, transportation has played a key role in the country's social, economic and spatial development. roads not only serve as a means of transport but also play a vital role in the formation of social networks forgoing the merger of cultures and of people, thus opening up new horizons for cooperation and harmony. Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia is experiencing an unprecedented growth due to the country's rapid economic development over the past decade. Kuala Lumpur is still expected to remain at the forefront of economic development even with the current national economic turmoil. This economic growth has its benefits as well as costs. Increasing income, urbanization, greater consumer choice, industrialization, expanded infrastructural development and a higher standard of living are on the plus side of the equation. Uneven development, rural-urban migration, pollution, community severance and traffic congestion are some of the negative consequences. As the 21st century approaches, the growing and changing demands for transport infrastructure must be addressed. New and innovative means of coping with related problems will be needed.

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  Permanent International Association of Road Congr

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• Authors:
  • LAM, Y
  • YEOW, J
  • HARUN, R
  • MUSTAFFA, S
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 24 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Demand; Development; Economic analysis; Infrastructure; Planning and design; Public transit; Technology; Traffic congestion; Transportation
• Geographic Terms: Malaysia
• Subject Areas: Economics; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00784144
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 2840601079
• Report/Paper Numbers: PIARC - 21.48.B
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 2000 12:00AM