Cycling infrastructure in KL: a study of the south-west dedicated bicycle highway

Abstract

Cycling is one method of transportation that can help reduce pollution and protect the environment. through transition the endemic phase, cycling activity nowadays as a trend for malaysians. but when cycling in kuala lumpur (kl) the situation is even poor. the aim of this study is to understand the priority elements of safe cycling infrastructure from the point of view of authentic cyclists. to achieve the aims, three (3) objectives were outlined; (1) to evaluate the facilities for cyclist needs, (2) to identify the issues and problem of cycling infrastructure in kuala lumpur, (3) to study the elements of the facilities for the safe cycling infrastructure in kl. in way to answer the objectives of the study, this research had used qualitative method. to gain the data collection, a case study technique is selected, while the participant observation is a main data and supported by in-depth semi structured interview with informant. additional data were derived from by transcribed audio-visual material and supported by document analysis. the study outcome from the observations south- west dedicated bicycle highway from point a to point b was selected. the observations also were done on the blue bike lane in kuala lumpur city. from the observation, the cycling infrastructure in kuala lumpur has lacking and the certain elements of infrastructure were not provided by the city hall. the findings of this study will be able to contribute significantly to the body of knowledge as well as a practical contribution about cycling infrastructure in urban area.