TranCity-JB/Singapore

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Prepared by: Gabriel Kong Sing Heng; Ryan Del Casale; Rafif Malik

Presentation structure 1.0 Justification for choosing the Trans-City topic 2.0 Fast Facts on Iskandar Malaysia 3.0 Backgrounds 4.0 Research Questions 5.0 Objectives 6.0 Malaysia Transportation Planning: Towards sustainable transport planning 7.0 Singapore Transportation Planning: How did they do it?

8.0 Future Scenario of Iskandar Malaysia (2025) 9.0 Data Collection, Findings & Discussions 10.0 Future Scenario Discussions 11.0 Recommendations

1.0 Justification for choosing the Trans-City topic: 1.Transit system between Johor Bahru and Singapore is a very interesting study topic as it is serves as an important daily border crossing especially for Malaysians who work in Singapore.

2.This study will focus on what the future scenario could be when Iskandar Malaysia emerges as the largest economic development region in South East Asia.

3.The transit space quality is also a big concern as it affects the wellbeing of people in these spaces. The study is trying to investigate whether transit space throughout the border is well designed and serves the needs of the commuters.

2.0 Fast Facts on Iskandar Malaysia Population projection in Iskandar Malaysia 2005

2010

2015

2020

2025

1,353,200 1,538,900 1,912,600 2,396,200 3,000,000 Source: CDP Chapter 10

Projected-Impact of Iskandar Malaysia Intervention on Selected Economic Indicators 2005

2025

Population size

1.353mil

3.0mil

GDP (USDmil)

20.0

93.3

Labor force

0.624mil

1.428mil

Employment

0.610mil

1.428mil

Unemployment

3-4%

1.8%

Source: CDP Chapter 2

Source: CDP Chapter 16

3.0 Backgrounds Singapore factor Most developed country in Asia Estimated population of 5.4mil (2025) GDP/capita at USD29,936(2005)  3 times of Malaysia at USD10,318 Currently the development reach the physical limit Need the cooperation to support the need of its future development Through IMS GT & Johor-Singapore-Indonesia (JSI) Indonesia factor Population of 223mil (2005)  280mil (2025) GDP/capita expected to rise from USD3,700  USD10,000 Largest population & economy in ASEAN Important source of labor supply for Johor (manufacturing & services sector) In future (Sumatra & Senai)  Tourism,, agro-processing, construction, and port service.

4.0 Research Questions 1.How can the public spaces better represent the identity of the border region?

2.How can we re-imagine these spaces in JB-Singapore as vibrant public places?

3.How can these spaces provide sustainable public places?

5.0 Objectives 1.To ensure that the transportation system between Johor Bahru and Singapore is reliable and comprehensive.

2.To explore new options for public transport as to cater the traffic problems.

3.To learn from the various needs of the public on the demand of transportation system in these cities.

6.0 Malaysia Transportation Planning: Towards sustainable transport planning

7.0 Singapore Transportation Planning: How did they do it?

8.0 Future Scenario of Iskandar Malaysia (2025)

Critical mass for transportation linkages and interrelated diversified manufacturing and service activities.

Source: CDP Chapter 4

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5 out of 5 respondents at Kranji used public transport to get there and stated it was easy to navigate this space; 3 out 5 respondents at CIQ JB used their cars or motor bikes to get there reach and 3 out 5 also stated it was easy to navigate CIQ; At both transit spaces no one walked or cycled there; 3 out 5 respondents stated there was nothing wrong with CIQ JB and 3 out 5 respondents did not like Kranji for the following reasons; • There are too many shops • There is too much vacant space • The space is too dark

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At Kranji 5 out of 5 respondents felt safe; For reasons such as CCTV, lots of activity and because; “This is Singapore”; At CIQ JB 3 out of 5 felt safe due to visible police presence & 2 felt unsafe due to the lack of people around the space.; The 2 respondents who felt unsafe at CIQ JB were both female respondents.

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“The IRDA collaborates with the Singapore to improve transportation between Singapore and Johor.”

The IRDA transportation master plan and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan will be implemented along public transportation routes, focussing on increasing the density and plot ratio to these nodes to encourage passenger capacity for public transportation”.

The IRDA has plans to upgrade the transportation system from Johor Baru to Singapore.”.

10.0 Future Scenario Discussions

Trans-City High Connectivity Better opportunity to stimulate the economy High level of robustness People needs are meet in the transit space

Urban Safety Disconnected development Segregation of activities and people will use the transit spaces

Regional Cooperation Johor Bahru will become a peripheral city Transit link is available but less people will use it Lower female patronage Transit spaces are less social sustainable

Trans-City failure Disconnected spaces Poorly patronized transit spaces and its system

Transit Facilities Good accessibility Better economic development More formal and informal activities High level of robustness People feel good and their needs are meet Better movement

Lack of movement Lower patronage Opportunities are loss for social interaction in the transit spaces Spaces become less socially sustainable

Urban Safety There is movement but energy and time is lost in the transit spaces Opportunity for interaction are loss Culture of transit spaces is less friendly Transit spaces are unutilized

Lack of connectivity No activities both formal and informal Difficult to stimulate the economic sector Functionality and vibrancy decreased.

The Transit-City Utilising Transit Oriented Development and Intelligent Systems Extending the MRT to Johor Baru, Creating a Johor Baru Transit Logo (maintain the identity of Johor Baru Light Rail Link to be LRT Intelligent Link to Nusajaya More Regional Cooperation on strategic urban planning - prepare an MOU, clean up Selat Johor - Selat Johor is a transit space too! Provide dedicated cycle lanes, walkways and improve of the urban fabric of transit spaces in the border regions to encourage walking and cycle. Engage in education, encouragement and incentive programs to get people out of their cars, to activate these spaces to use other forms of transport – new cycle and walkway bridge. Improve urban fabric and physical design elements of transit spaces Demilitarise Transit Spaces 

12.0 Conclusion

Transit system plays important role to support and enhance the economic sector and also tourism between both country Improve the regional corporation, urban safety, quality of transit facilities (shelter and Universal Access, and positive political corporation.