REVIEW ON MOTORIZATION AND USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PERAK MALAYSIA: REALITIES AND CHALLENGES

This paper presents the reality of motorization phenomena and
the use of public transport in Perak, Malaysia. Quantitative analysis was
performed to show the existing motorization trend against related factors. Data
set, such as population, socio-economic condition, vehicle registration and road
accidents were used for analyzing the characteristics and indicators of
motorization. Statistical test was carried out for validation of model parameters.
The impacts of motorization and some transportation problems were
extensively discussed. Congestion, road accidents, noise, pollution, fuel
consumption are among the important issues related to motorization problems.
Promoting of public transport currently becomes interesting choice in
anticipating the serious trend of motorization. On the other hand, the near future
challenges of motorization are transport management to minimize congestion,
accidents, noise, pollution and fuel consumption and promoting the use of public
transport. The results indicate the impacts of motorization and some potential
anticipation. The public awareness of the advantages of public transport will
encourage the success of promoting public transport and will encourage the
people to use public transport as an alternative to reduce the use of private
cars.