Jump to content

Welcome to Autoworld Forum !

Sign In or Register to gain full access to our forums. By registering with us, you'll be able to discuss, share and private message with other members of our community.

Close
Photo

How Many Traffic Rules Did U Break On Way To Work?


  • Please log in to reply

#321
cute_boboi

Posted 13 February 2012 - 05:53 PM

cute_boboi

    Heart Like a Wheel

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 23,883 posts
  • Gender:Male
QUOTE (Dmax7 @ Feb 13 2012, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3-5 min actually too little public buses. If you talk about ever 15-30sec, then it is reasonable to have a bus lane. Just divide 3-5min by number of passenger in the bus to know whether need a dedicated lane.

In the first place, bus lane should be entire stretch, all full with public buses. Not only certain stretch.

Anyway, think this country needs to learn from South Korea, how they improve on their public transportation and overnight switch from private cars to public buses. In My, do we have a choice not to drive unless got plenty of time to burn like retirees, spent hrs going round and round on public buses? 689.gif


That is your perception. To me, 3-5 min per bus is fine. If the bus gets jammed along that road (until Mid Valley), it'll waste 10-20 minutes, which is a lot for a bus to keep on schedule. The bus lanes are only for certain stretch that is heavy traffic or jammed up, it doesn't need to be entire stretch. Imagine if close off 1 full lane for Federal Highway all the way to Port Klang. With this short stretch, you already start jumping sleep.gif

We do have a choice. That is to drive now, and keep driving. But I do hope whichever government to lead in future, will start to free-float the petrol price, implement ERP and higher parking charges in KL CBD.

"When Columbus started out he didn`t know where he was going. When he got there he didn`t know where he was and when he got back he didn`t know where he had been." - Anonymous

#322
Dmax7

Posted 14 February 2012 - 09:14 AM

Dmax7

    Taxi Driver

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 270 posts
QUOTE (cute_boboi @ Feb 13 2012, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is your perception. To me, 3-5 min per bus is fine. If the bus gets jammed along that road (until Mid Valley), it'll waste 10-20 minutes, which is a lot for a bus to keep on schedule. The bus lanes are only for certain stretch that is heavy traffic or jammed up, it doesn't need to be entire stretch. Imagine if close off 1 full lane for Federal Highway all the way to Port Klang. With this short stretch, you already start jumping sleep.gif

We do have a choice. That is to drive now, and keep driving. But I do hope whichever government to lead in future, will start to free-float the petrol price, implement ERP and higher parking charges in KL CBD.




Stretch of highway with heavy jam with bus lane going to worsen the situation no doubt.

Noted they only implement before and after mid valley (near Tmn Seputih) at stretch with less jam and as a result creating unnecessary jam.

Free float fuel price is the way to go, we are burning away black gold daily no thks to Dr M 80' Potong policy that encourage subsidised cheap fuel to subsidised Potong. Crude oil reserved only slightly more than 5 yrs before we become net importer of course if no major discovery. 40% of gomen spending from crude oil. Just be prepared when tap runs dry.

Cutting subsidies you need to provide option for people eg good public transport. Of course, many who can afford will never feel what's like for man on the street, keep burning as if no tomorrow. smile.gif



#323
cute_boboi

Posted 14 February 2012 - 02:25 PM

cute_boboi

    Heart Like a Wheel

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 23,883 posts
  • Gender:Male
QUOTE (Dmax7 @ Feb 14 2012, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stretch of highway with heavy jam with bus lane going to worsen the situation no doubt.

Noted they only implement before and after mid valley (near Tmn Seputih) at stretch with less jam and as a result creating unnecessary jam.

Free float fuel price is the way to go, we are burning away black gold daily no thks to Dr M 80' Potong policy that encourage subsidised cheap fuel to subsidised Potong. Crude oil reserved only slightly more than 5 yrs before we become net importer of course if no major discovery. 40% of gomen spending from crude oil. Just be prepared when tap runs dry.

Cutting subsidies you need to provide option for people eg good public transport. Of course, many who can afford will never feel what's like for man on the street, keep burning as if no tomorrow. smile.gif


The purpose of bus lanes, is to implement at jam/heavy traffic area (whether cars/buses), so as to allow buses unobstruct traffic to keep on schedule. If there area are not jammed, there is no particular need for bus lanes.

It's always a chicken and egg situation, improve public transport before increase fuel/parking/etc. and vice versa. Like you say, since the petrol is so cheap (subsidised!) everyone just keep complain but still drive on the road.

Remember few years back when petrol price jump from RM1.80 -> RM2.70 (for Ron95) ? Nearly everyone was complaining (not me though), but after 2 weeks, same amount of cars and jam in KL CBD roads. Therefore, RM2.70 for petrol is a price that is fair enough.
However, for kampung folks, the price may be overkill for them.

"When Columbus started out he didn`t know where he was going. When he got there he didn`t know where he was and when he got back he didn`t know where he had been." - Anonymous

#324
vr2turbo

Posted 14 February 2012 - 05:44 PM

vr2turbo

    Forum Ninja

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 71,865 posts
  • Gender:Male
Police wave and ask you to use then can use but must be careful.
I remember one time jam on highway to north, official wave and ask to use emergency lane so most use, but after a long stretch further up, police was catching emergency lane user. Their answer, further down the police ask to use, but not further up..... smile_shock.gif

#325
rallychamp

Posted 16 February 2012 - 12:57 AM

rallychamp

    hands on habbit

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 4,669 posts
QUOTE (cute_boboi @ Feb 14 2012, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The purpose of bus lanes, is to implement at jam/heavy traffic area (whether cars/buses), so as to allow buses unobstruct traffic to keep on schedule. If there area are not jammed, there is no particular need for bus lanes.

It's always a chicken and egg situation, improve public transport before increase fuel/parking/etc. and vice versa. Like you say, since the petrol is so cheap (subsidised!) everyone just keep complain but still drive on the road.

Remember few years back when petrol price jump from RM1.80 -> RM2.70 (for Ron95) ? Nearly everyone was complaining (not me though), but after 2 weeks, same amount of cars and jam in KL CBD roads. Therefore, RM2.70 for petrol is a price that is fair enough.
However, for kampung folks, the price may be overkill for them.



not only kampung folks...me also affected big time....even tough i'm a daily kapcai rider....when price hike rm2.70 it is even worse for me.... smile_blackeye.gif

*crazy drifter|| http://img225.images...gilalahlagi.jpg
*Drift King is Back!!|| http://img580.images...ahdkterbaik.jpg
(NFS Underground)

#326
br1

Posted 16 February 2012 - 10:01 AM

br1

    Tokyo Drifter

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 2,825 posts
However, for kampung folks, the price may be overkill for them.

If in kampong and they have few acres of rubber or palm oil plantation, is sap sap sui for them, if they wants can even use a Land CRusier V8 to drive to round their estate. Many urban professionals earning 10k above also went back to take over their family plantation business.

#327
Dmax7

Posted 16 February 2012 - 10:14 AM

Dmax7

    Taxi Driver

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 270 posts
QUOTE (br1 @ Feb 16 2012, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
However, for kampung folks, the price may be overkill for them.

If in kampong and they have few acres of rubber or palm oil plantation, is sap sap sui for them, if they wants can even use a Land CRusier V8 to drive to round their estate. Many urban professionals earning 10k above also went back to take over their family plantation business.



True also lah. In thing to own & work as rubber tappers in the near future. Better ride a care free kapcai in just a few acres of rubber estate compare with driving a BM/MB in Klang Valley mad traffic. One loaded with cash the latter loaded with debts. Few acres of palm oil might not be enough though.

#328
semonrell

Posted 16 February 2012 - 10:24 AM

semonrell

    6th Gear

  • Members
  • 7 posts
QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Mar 3 2011, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Forgot to ad.....

3. Cilok traffic light
I only do this if i am too late to work.
Imho, it is more polite than que cutting.

Ihav tro agree with u all.
Most driver seems to hav yet to wake up when driving in the morning.
Its not that i am expecting everyone to go fast, its just thatplease....... dont drive like u r asleep on the right lane.


Unfortunately, I have encountered such drivers for several times. Its just as dangerous as drunken driving.
aficionado of EV, Wild Animal Protection & Coke Do you believe the all-electric sedan with the longest range around the globe is manufactured by a Chinese brand BYD? Check it on Facebook www.facebook.com/bydcompany & www.facebook/autobyd

#329
cute_boboi

Posted 16 February 2012 - 10:26 AM

cute_boboi

    Heart Like a Wheel

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 23,883 posts
  • Gender:Male
QUOTE (rallychamp @ Feb 16 2012, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
not only kampung folks...me also affected big time....even tough i'm a daily kapcai rider....when price hike rm2.70 it is even worse for me.... smile_blackeye.gif


kapchai also affect that much ? Parking free or RM1 only. Petrol 1 full tank ~RM5-6 I can go ~150km+
Super good mileage for my ex-EX5, I used to ride one. smile_approve.gif

Car 150km+ need at least > 10-15L = RM15-20+

"When Columbus started out he didn`t know where he was going. When he got there he didn`t know where he was and when he got back he didn`t know where he had been." - Anonymous

#330
vr2turbo

Posted 16 February 2012 - 11:23 AM

vr2turbo

    Forum Ninja

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 71,865 posts
  • Gender:Male
QUOTE (Dmax7 @ Feb 16 2012, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True also lah. In thing to own & work as rubber tappers in the near future. Better ride a care free kapcai in just a few acres of rubber estate compare with driving a BM/MB in Klang Valley mad traffic. One loaded with cash the latter loaded with debts. Few acres of palm oil might not be enough though.

Not sure how many acres is considered enough, but kampung life more care free, lower standard. I know a cousin, they don't drive big new cars, more of old Nissan Van, can use for business, can go into estate to carry fruits etc., and so on, run a kopi tiam also, but they are doing well but with long hours put in..... smile_tongue.gif