Propose and discuss sites for LRT stations in USJ and Subang and Putra Heights

[AllUrban]

It is time to help identify sites for future LRT stations and ensure that MPSJ keep these sites and surrounding areas protected for the LRT ...

In fact it would be better if they freeze development until the LRT station and their carparks and bus hubs are built.

m proposes one site - the LRT station for Summit / USJ1 / 2 / 6 / 7 - which for lack of a better name can be called "USJ Sentral" or "Summit" station.

I think that a good site would be the southeast corner of Kewajipan and Murni, where the abandoned project is. The site is odly shaped and it would be ideal for a station and bus hub and parking structure since it fronts 3 major roads (Murni, Subang Mewah, and Kewajipan).

Pedestrian bridges (with ramps) could be built to help pedestrians cross the intersection and at least 4 entrances for cars and pedestrians.

Oh, and the site next door is called USJ Sentral already

Anyways - do take a look at the mini-map that I have attached...and give me some feedback ... and reply with your own suggestions for the stations.

Please remember that the stations do not need development to be there already - they can be greenfield sites - but they have to be protected by the MPSJ so that when / if the LRT does come, construction will be fast and cheap and not disrupt our lives.

Cheers, m

[JoeJaffar]

there used to be a vacant land behind shell LDP/USJ 23, but now they're building shoplots there. that would've been a nice location to put the star/putra PH interchange. other than that, there's only kampung and USJ residential land nearby

[robertec]

I have a feeling that they may route the LRT through the location (USJ25) that Joe has indicated.
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[AllUrban]

I have a feeling that they may route the LRT through the location (USJ25) that Joe has indicated.
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any maps, Joe or Robert?

Cheers, m

[patrick]

It is time to help identify sites for future LRT stations and ensure that MPSJ keep these sites and surrounding areas protected for the LRT ...

In fact it would be better if they freeze development until the LRT station and their carparks and bus hubs are built.

m proposes one site - the LRT station for Summit / USJ1 / 2 / 6 / 7 - which for lack of a better name can be called "USJ Sentral" or "Summit" station.

Good suggestion. Also get rid of eye sore. Only snag could be that this is private property and hence the authority may need to acquire it. Just a guess.

[robertec]

[pat311]

wonder when this is going to happen. Already traffic in and out USJ is awful.hope something can be done soon.

[pucman]

It is time to help identify sites for future LRT stations and ensure that MPSJ keep these sites and surrounding areas protected for the LRT ...

Cheers, m

I thought the route has already been finalised ? After all, it has been 2.5 years since they started talking about it.

The tender will be opened in one to 2 months time, i heard. So there won't be any changes to the route as the detailed plan is there.

[Sentinel]

Is the residents' voice louder or the voice of those with commercial interests (like shopping mall owners, hotel owners, college owners)?

[AllUrban]

Thanks for the map, Robert.

From what I know, the Kelana Jaya *(PUTRA) line will be extended along Kewajipan past USJ19 and the Ampang (STAR) line would be extended from Puchong to USJ 25 and both will interchange in Putra Heights.

I thought the route has already been finalised ? After all, it has been 2.5 years since they started talking about it.

The tender will be opened in one to 2 months time, i heard. So there won't be any changes to the route as the detailed plan is there.

The routes have been planned but not finalized - the Ministry of Transport still has to post the announcements for 3 months in the newspapers. Anyways, the location of stations must be looked at carefully.

I hope that people will participate in the process instead of waiting for the government to decide for them.

Cheers, m

[pucman]

The routes have been planned but not finalized - the Ministry of Transport still has to post the announcements for 3 months in the newspapers. Anyways, the location of stations must be looked at carefully.

I hope that people will participate in the process instead of waiting for the government to decide for them.

Cheers, m

My god ! Are you saying that during the past 3 years (not 3 months), people were just arguing endlessly and taking their own sweet time while a LRT is needed urgently ?

Is USJ 25 considered USJ or putra heights ?

[AllUrban]

My god ! Are you saying that during the past 3 years (not 3 months), people were just arguing endlessly and taking their own sweet time while a LRT is needed urgently ?

Is USJ 25 considered USJ or putra heights ?

well, I suppose you could say that...wait, are you referring to the forumers/bloggers or the planners?

methinks that if they were actually ready with the plan and locations they would have made them public a long time ago. The locations might be known/confirmed but the finalization is on the very local level....things like longkang, stairways, building codes, etc.

I believe that USJ25 would be considered USj but who knows how the government is planning this out.

Cheers, m

[JoeJaffar]

Putra Height (or was it Putra Bistari area in Putra Heights) was supposed to be USJ28. USJ 25 is in USJ. Even when I first moved into Putra Heights, the Putra Bistari area was desribed as a part of USJ where as the other half of Putra Heights beyond the hill was considered the 'real' Putra Heights.

But USJ23-27 are at times loosely referred to Putra Heights too due to the 'marker' at the start of the USJ23-27 on ramp. Even the Petronas station there is addressed as Petronas Putra Heights. The local authorities tend to use their whims and fancies when referring to different areas within their same localities.

Same with the postcodes. Original Subang Jaya: 47500 - Subang Jaya. UEP Subang Jaya: 47630 - Petaling Jaya. Putra Heights: 47650 - Subang Jaya.

Saja merapu and membebel.

I presumed the Putra Heights interchange being referred to in the LRT plan is loosely assumed to be USJ25.

[AllUrban]

I presumed the Putra Heights interchange being referred to in the LRT plan is loosely assumed to be USJ25.

it depends on which plan you are looking at. The state structural plan has the Ampang (STAR) line end at USJ17 while there is no extension of the Kelana Jaya (PUTRA) line....it actually looks like a separate line coming out of Subang Jaya KTM station.

To my knowledge, the federal government doesnt even have an official, gazetted plan for the extensions into USJ and Putra Heights. They are just going to modify the state plan and hope no one notices. Really cheeky.

Cheers, m

[pucman]

methinks that if they were actually ready with the plan and locations they would have made them public a long time ago.

I thought they have aleady made it public in the numerous newspaper reports in the past and the public has already given their feedback via their MP.

So why are we going back to square one ?

However, there is a saying 'too many cooks spoil the broth'. At this rate, the LRT will never appear.