View of the bicycle lane (blue line) linking Subang Jaya LRT Station to the SS15 LRT Station.
E-SCOOTER services may soon be available at SS15, Subang Jaya, in Selangor, offering a vital link for first- and last-mile connectivity to the local rail network for residents and visitors alike.
Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng advised companies interested in providing such services in SS15 to present their proposals to Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ).
“The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) granted MBSJ approval to implement the micromobility sandbox in SS15 at a meeting on Dec 16, 2024.
Ng: This approval, for one year, allows micromobility service providers to apply for the necessary permissions to operate within SS15.
“This approval, for one year, allows micromobility service providers, such as e-scooter companies, to apply for the necessary permissions to operate within SS15,” she said.
Miros describes the micromobility sandbox as a comprehensive governance system enabling local councils to conduct trials on designated routes for a specified duration.
“While the law prohibits e-scooter usage on public roads without prior approval, the Transport Ministry has the authority to grant exemptions, which is the case here with MBSJ,” said Ng.
To participate, companies must submit their proposals to MBSJ’s Town Planning Department and comply with the Micromobility Vehicle Route Planning Guidelines set forth by the Town and Country Planning Department (PlanMalaysia) to get approval.
“Micromobility services play a vital role in enhancing first- and last-mile connectivity to rail stations.
“By introducing these services in SS15, we hope to reduce the number of cars in this bustling commercial area, thus alleviating traffic congestion and addressing parking shortages,” she said.
Ng hoped Miros would consider establishing a similar sandbox for the Taipan commercial area in USJ10 after MBSJ completes its pedestrian walkway improvements there.
She was speaking to reporters after inspecting the Sang Seni 15 project in SS15, where 12 pillars at the SS15 LRT S
The 4,303m-long bicycle lane that was completed within two months. — Courtesy photostation were painted with colourful murals.
The Sang Seni 15 project aims to improve user experience for pedestrians and motorists, highlight the talents of local artists and combat vandalism of LRT pillars.
It was initiated by Ng’s office, in collaboration with Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd (PRIDE), a subsidiary of Prasarana that looks into increasing the group’s non-fare revenue, and curator Quest Studio.
On another matter, Ng said she used RM250,000 from her Projek Selangor Penyayang (PSP) allocation to improve the bicycle lane from the Subang Jaya LRT Station to SS15 LRT Station.
The 4,303m-long bicycle lane was completed in two months.
Ng said was only Phase I of the entire project’s implementation, and that the bicycle lane would be extended with each year’s allocation.
PSP is an annual state allocation for the maintenance and upgrade of government infrastructure and public facilities.
“The purpose of the bicycle lane is similar to the micromobility sandbox: to improve first- and last-mile connectivity to rail stations and reduce dependence on car usage.
“Once our network of bicycle lanes is complete, we anticipate a significant increase in bicycle usage across Subang Jaya,” added Ng.
Looking ahead, she said subsequent phases of the bicycle lane project would be designed based on feedback from local communities and professionals.
“Due to budget constraints, the bicycle lane will be implemented in areas between SS12 and SS15. But I hope to expand the network from the SS to USJ areas,” she said.
