The development of an alternative transport strategy based on a drastic increase in the use of a public transportation system (rather than dependence on private vehicles) is a matter of urgency, as there is a lead time of a few years before effective implementation of any decision to adopt such a strategy.
A sustainable transportation system must be integrated with the structure and local plans which determine the pattern of growth and development of Penang. In fact, the local and structure plans must adopt a sustainable transport system as part of its development planning strategy. This would result in a more sustainable path to development.
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| Rapid Penang service in Weld Quay. |
Issues of environmental sustainability will be of increasing concern in the coming decades when the global depletion of energy and other natural resources will become more evident. Resource depletion will lead to escalating prices. A total reduction of energy use through energy conservation and greater efficiency will decrease the environmental impacts of green house gases generated by the internal combustion engine.
A greater use of public transportation and better urban planning will reduce the total amount of energy needed for mobility. This will reduce the adverse impacts of our activities and will help fulfill Malaysia’s obligation of reducing our environmental impacts to a sustainable level as mandated under the international convention on global climate change.
Mobility and accessibility for people rather than the movement of cars should be the primary objective of a sustainable transport policy.
Mobility and accessibility should be considered as one of the basic needs of the population and an objective of social equity.
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| Maybe we should turn to this? =) |
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