Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) in Johor Bahru
Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) in Johor Bahru: A Transformative Vision for Urban Mobility Johor Bahru, a bustling economic hub in southern Malaysia, faces significant transportation challenges due to rapid urbanization, cross-border traffic with Singapore, and inadequate public transit infrastructure. To address these issues, the Johor state government has proposed an innovative solution: the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system. This essay explores the rationale, design, economic implications, and challenges of this ambitious project, which aims to redefine urban mobility while supporting Johor’s long-term growth as a regional investment destination. 1. The Need for Elevated ART in Johor Bahru Johor Bahru’s transportation network is strained by chronic congestion, particularly in key areas like Jalan Wong Ah Fook and expressways connecting to Singapore. Existing public buses suffer from poor frequency (up to 45-minute waits) and inefficiency, discouraging resid...