Transportation in Iskandar Malaysia

Road System
Iskandar Malaysia boasts of an extensive road system. Above that, several major road networks have also been proposed, for example, the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), Johor Bahru Coastal Road and the Johor Bahru Middle Ring Road. In addition, relevant and pertinent road upgrading and improvement programmes have been recommended for many of the roads where economic activities are envisaged to increase. Major highways are being upgraded to enable the dispersion of traffic flow from congested areas as well as providing connecting routes to drive development in other areas.

Public Bus System
In the short to medium term, public bus services will be upgraded and continue to play the role as the backbone of Iskandar Malaysia’s public transportation until the mass-oriented urban rail system takes place. In the long term, public bus services will be oriented to act as the feeder service to the rail-based transport system.

Multi-modal Transportation System
The multi-modal transportation system will consist of different modal transportation networks that, by themselves, allow a traveller to move from one location to another. Inter-modal connection provides the ability to transfer from one modal network to another.

A local transit terminal is proposed to be located within the CBD of Johor Bahru. The existing bus terminal at Jalan Trus is proposed to be upgraded to accommodate the local transit terminal and have a dedicated pedestrian route connection between the Johor Bahru Sentral I and the Transit Terminal located at the existing Johor Bahru KTM terminal. This terminal is also proposed to be upgraded to function as a local transit terminal that hosts such facilities for LRT, ERL and Monorail services.

To cater for regional linkages, a Regional Transit Terminal known as Johor Bahru Sentral II at Senai is proposed. This terminal will function as a regional transit terminal for the Johor Bahru District transit system. It will consist of facilities for High Speed Rail system, LRT and KTM Komuter Services.

Bus and Taxi Stands
Additional Taxi stands are proposed to be located at suitable locations within the proposed road hierarchy and within the larger building projects, particularly adjacent to bus stops such as the KTM Impian Perdana and Kotaraya II. Taxi stands are also proposed along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Trus to service the proposed pedestrian priority areas.