National Physical Plan Malaysia :: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING MALAYSIA

This information is important to all transport students. I would like to encourage all to visit this web page. To me this is a good move by the Malaysian Government and this will have positive effect on the land transportation in the future. The following para was extracted from their introduction page.

National Physical Plan (NPP) is a long term strategic plan for the period until 2020, that contains written statement formulating strategic policies for the purpose of determining the general directions and trends of the physical development and conservation of Peninsular Malaysia, accompanied by indicative plans. NPP has been prepared under the provision of Section 6B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172).

National Physical Plan Malaysia :: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING MALAYSIA

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Germany’s National Cycling Plan

Germany's National Cycling Plan Germany's national cycling strategy 2002-2012 aims to promote cycling in Germany as part of a sustainable, integrated transport policy. In 2002, the German National Cycling Plan (Nationaler Radverkehrsplan) was adopted by the government.Its aim is to increase bicycle use and road safety considerably by 2012 and to promote healthy and environmentally friendly local mobility in accordance with the concept of the “city of short distances”.The National Cycling Plan is available in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Full text download:

Germany’s National Cycling Plan - Fahrradportal > Aktuell > Neuigkeiten - Fahrradportal Nationaler Radverkehrsplan

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Cycling England : Demonstration Towns

Six towns in England are sharing nearly £17 million to promote cycling.The Cycling Demonstration Towns are leading the way in encouraging local people to use pedal power. The funds are being used to make the environment more cyclist friendly, to offer safety training and to encourage take up through extensive promotion.Through the Cycling Demonstration Towns project, Cycling England is funding and working with six local highway authorities to develop an exemplary physical environment for cycling, supported by a comprehensive range of 'soft' measures to encourage more people to cycle. Its purpose is to deliver a step-change in cycling levels, in towns which start from a low or moderate cycling mode share.

Cycling England : Demonstration Towns

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Urban Cycling

Cycling should be encourage in urban areas. It will help reduce traffic congestions and air pollutions. The cyclist will definitely improve his/her general health as it is a good form of exercise.

Local authority should take the lead in this matter. The photo above is a special cycling lane that I took while visiting my son in London this summer.

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Open Sky AFTA 2009

According to sources in the aviation industry, the ASEAN region will adopt an open sky policy by the year 2009. What are the impacts to the industry and the public as a consequence of this policy?





My guess !!!

• Price war between airlines. We the consumers will gain on the short term basis
• The stronger and cash rich airlines  will eventually dominate the market
• Perhaps the smaller airlines will gang together to form a bigger company
• The region will see more people travelling, opening grater opportunities

However I am sure with the region opening up, the net economic growth will be positive. Dont forget ASEAN is 520 million population...bigger than USA.

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