the years, the Penang State Government has reviewed various old and new public transport systems, including the Light Rail Transit , Bus Rapid Transit , Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit and on-ground trams.
Buses, trams or ART moving on dedicated lanes can still be slowed down by traffic lights, accidents and congestion. These systems lack the key advantage of the LRT: a segregated track that bypasses traffic entirely. Similarly, on-ground tram-related incidents in Australia have surged from 2013-2017, with notable increases in collisions involving pedestrians , infrastructure and road vehicles . This surge has resulted in 192 injuries, 40 damaged structures and 4,445 vehicle crashes.Critics argue that the LRT’s projected ridership is unrealistic and the current population of Penang does not justify the need for the system.
While pseudo-experts focus only on the present, the LRT project is aimed at addressing contemporary and future commuting needs – investing for current and subsequent generations.The ART, also known as a trackless tram, operates much like a regular bus system on the road, facing common issues such as traffic congestion and high accident risks.
Besides that, research conducted by the Australasian Rail Association highlighted that ART is an “unproven technology” and has “significant risks” as the system is locked to a single supplier and can be difficult for future maintenance.Pseudo-experts advocating for the ART seem to think that the vehicle can be deployed on existing roads, praising its flexibility.
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