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3.8) Corridor Hierarchy and Local Network Provision
In developing a future vision for bus based LPT provision it is important to understand that these
conceptual corridors and the processes necessary to develop them will generate a series of „local
bus networks‟.
It is important that in developing „corridors‟ that these corridors are then integrated to form a
network of local bus services, which integrate with one another to ensure that a joined up network
of services exist to meet passenger demand and the needs of the users. Of equal importance to
the services themselves is the approach taken to the measures that result in a truly integrated LPT
network across all modes, including ticketing arrangements, passenger information and signage.
These local bus networks will consist of a series of local bus services, feeder services, main road
corridors (or trunk corridors). It is important that this hierarchy of services will need to be
delivered to meet the demand for the region, and that each level of service will have an integrated
part to play in bus service delivery.
3.9) The Greater KL/Klang Valley Corridor Hierarchy
The corridors in the GKL/KV have been identified in terms of their roles in the hierarchy. The
forecast demands identified in Section 3.5 were based on all modes (private and LPT) for each
corridor. The morning peak demands were converted to a LPT PPHPD which assumes a 50:50 split
between LPT and private transport reflecting longer term aspirations for modal share in the region.
It is noted that for some corridors a higher modal share will be achievable.
The primary corridors cover each of the main entries into the centre KL. Rail provides the
main mode in the majority of these corridors.
The secondary corridors comprise the linkages to other key centres such as Klang, Shah
Alam, Petaling Jaya and Putrajaya.
In addition to the primary and secondary corridors there are extensive feeder and local/ district
corridors which are shorter in length and provide local access to centres and the other corridors.
These are served by the bus network.
In the case of KL, the assessment process showed that meeting the growing travel demand can be
best achieved through an integrated combination of solutions most appropriate to the needs of the
individual corridors and areas served.
3.10) The Role of Modes in Greater KL/Klang Valley
Having defined the hierarchy, the roles of each mode in the GKL/KV in the future can be
summarised in Figure 3.10. Urban Rail can be defined as providing the spine to the future
transport system, particularly in providing the high capacity linkages between the suburbs and the
centre of KL. This will be undertaken through enhancement to existing lines, network extensions
and the provision of new routes. Bus will provide the role of supporting and feeding the transport
system. Bus services will fill in the gaps of the rail network, particularly on secondary corridors
and on routes to the centre of KL not served by rail. Where appropriate these secondary corridors
will use BET and BRT. To support the primary and secondary corridors, a network of feeder buses
linking with local interchanges on the trunk network should be provided to ensure wider
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