A travel safety model for women commuters

One of the most serious discussions on the contemporary urban travel in Malaysia is that of the design facilities that have failed to meet the demand of women travelers. This has led to a higher level of concern for a much safer travelling environment for many women travelers within the Kuala Lumpur...

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Main Authors: Sham, Rohana (Author), Shah, Muhammad Zaly (Author), Ismail, Hairul Nizam (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UTM Press, 2016.
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