B O A R D 1 : Thesis Introduction, Issues, Problem Statement, Aim & Objectives

Literature Review
Analysis Of Capacity And Level Of Service Of Medan Kidd, Ipoh by Tang Ang Khian
Approved by Dr. Madzlan Bin Napiah

Dr. Madzlan Bin Napiah

Doctor Of Philosophy (Highway
On 15 November 2021,Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh(MBI) also Engineering)
University Of Leeds, UK.
drafted a new issues of Rancangan Tempatan Bandaraya
Ipoh 2035. Which contain the proposal of a NEW SET OF
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN IPOH.

The proposed systems aimed to resolve current traffic

issues in Ipoh:
1. Traffic congestion “IPOH, June 30 — The Perak government is planning the development of
2. Limited network of transit rail Ipoh Sentral to replace the Medan Kidd bus station, here, which does not
meet the safety standards and other criteria set by the Land Public
Transport Agency, besides being in a less strategic location.”
“State Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transportation Committee
chairman, Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said when ready, Ipoh Sentral
would be the first public transportation connecting hub in this city.”

Mohd Zolkafly said the location of the Medan Kidd bus station was no
longer strategic to the extent of making the movement of buses difficult
while the main roads around it were always congested with other
vehicles.

Source: The STAR, Thumbs up for new bus station plan, 08 July 2020 – Manjit Kaur
The overall picture of the whole proposal is to made Ipoh the
central station that connects the multiple mode of public There’s a planning by Ipoh’s
transporation. Municipal Council to
REPLACE Terminal Medan
However at present, there’s a lacking of integration between Kidd for a brand new public
Ipoh’s KTM service and public bus. By foot, pedestrian are transportation hub, Ipoh
Proposed transit route in Bandar Ipoh
forced to walk 500 metres to interchange between KTM to Sentral.
Source: Draf Rancangan Tempatan Bandaraya Ipoh 2035, Jilid 1 Pernyataan Bertulis
Dan Strategi Pembangunan public bus and vice versa. As the 60 years old building
is deemed UNSAFE as per
Agensi Pengangkutan Awam
Datuk Zolkafly Harun Darat(APAD) safety
Committee Chairman requirement apart from it’s
State Infrastructure, Energy,
Water and Public Transportation
UNSTRATEGIC location for
bus circulatory

Ipoh Train Station

Taxi stand A bus waiting turn to enter the premise near the roundabout

Terminal Medan Kidd

Damaged building materials at auxiliary building risk of collapsing

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“ T O d e v e l o p B a n d a r I p o h ’ s f i r s t T r a n s p or t a t i o n H u b
t h a t l i n k s I p o h ’ s m u l t i p l e p u b l i c t r a n s p or t a t io n m o d e s
t h a t r e f l e c t s o n t h e n e i g h b o u r h oo d c o n t ex t
“ 1
Integration
Between Different
Transportation
Mode (KTM,LRT,
2
Pedestrian
Friendly. By
strategizing traffic
flow and
3
Upgrading Existing
Infrastructure. By
introducing
additional facilities,
Bus And Taxi). By walkability route amenities and
introducing key business
linkages that opportunities.
connects the
facilities.
B O A R D 1 : Site Studies

Factors to consider:

SITE AREA
13 ACRES
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