Water taxis for Phnom Penh
A waterway passenger transport service via the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers will be launched next year, bringing hopes of eased traffic congestion in Phnom Penh and providing a new option for tourists. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35259/water-taxis-for-phnom-penh/
JICA study on urban railway
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will conduct a feasibility study on building an urban railway in Phnom Penh, with the aim of developing a master plan to reduce traffic congestion in the capital. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35210/jica-study-on-urban-railway/
Cops try to dismantle B Chhouk residences
Local authorities armed with axes and hammers on Saturday attempted to dismantle homes in the capital’s Russey Keo district to make way for a new road that they hope will ease traffic, according to villagers. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cops-try-dismantle-b-chhouk-residences
Int’l air arrivals up 5% in the first half of 2016
Passengers traffic at Cambodia’s three international airports increased by 5 per cent during the first half of the year, compared to the same period a year earlier, the Kingdom’s airport operator said yesterday. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/intl-air-arrivals-5-first-half-2016
April 1 debut set for new bridge
The Neak Leung bridge, which spans the Mekong River on the border between Kandal and Prey Veng provinces, will officially open to traffic on April 1, ahead of the busy Khmer New Year holiday, officials confirmed yesterday. ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/april-1-debut-set-new-bridge
City hall shuts roads for Chea Sim’s funeral
The city will close traffic on a few main roads during the funeral procession for former president of the senate Chea Sim on Friday morning from 6 am to 12 pm, according to a City Hall press release. ...
Va Sonyka
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12374/city-hall-shuts-roads-for-chea-sim---s-funeral/
New mapping app seeks to relay urban woes to city hall
A new mobile phone application launched yesterday aims to collect data on flooding, blackouts, traffic jams and other problems that plague Phnom Penh, then map its findings for use by citizens and City Hall. ...
Ben Paviour
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/111069-111069/
Sam Rainsy asks government to let outspoken activist stay
Opposition CNRP president Sam Rainsy on Monday weighed in on behalf of environmental activist Alex Gonzalez-Davidson, asking the Interior Ministry to reverse a decision to not renew the Spanish national’s visa over a traffic incident from September. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/sam-rainsy-asks-government-to-let-outspoken-activist-stay-78095/
Barricades to stay in place for days: gov’t
Manned barricades that dotted the city yesterday, strangling traffic along Norodom, Sothearos and other key thoroughfares, will remain in place through tomorrow, the government announced. The unsigned directive issued yesterday, which emanated from the election security council chaired by Interior Minister Sar Kheng, thanked citizens and ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/barricades-stay-place-days-gov%E2%80%99t
In bid to increase helmet use, campaign focuses on fines
With a new traffic law set to come into force next year, officials and NGOs Thursday announced an aggressive campaign to tell people that failing to wear a helmet while riding a motorbike will threaten their lives and their wallets. ...
Meghan Tribe and Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/in-bid-to-increase-helmet-use-campaign-focuses-on-fines-98073/
Phnom Penh municipality mulls new sky bridge
City Hall is in the midst of conducting preliminary studies to assess the feasibility of building either an overpass or an underground tunnel at the Chaom Chao roundabout in an effort to ease traffic congestion in the area. ...
Touch Sokha
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-municipality-mulls-new-sky-bridge
Japanese aid scheme stalls at the lights
Japan inked the $16 million deal through the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in February 2016. However Chou Kimtry, deputy director of the municipal department of transport, said yesterday the traffic lights will not be operational until February 2018. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/37732/japanese-aid-scheme-stalls-at-the-lights/
Problematic roundabout to get $1 million accompaniment
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) aims to begin construction work on a sidewalk at the Neang Kong Hing roundabout near the Olympic Stadium in the third quarter of 2017, in a move it says could cut traffic accidents. ...
Siv Meng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/problematic-roundabout-get-1-million-accompaniment
Problematic roundabout to get $1 million accompaniment
Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) aims to begin construction work on a sidewalk at the Neang Kong Hing roundabout near the Olympic Stadium in the third quarter of 2017, in a move it says could cut traffic accidents. ...
Siv Meng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/problematic-roundabout-get-1-million-accompaniment
Road damage harming S’ville trade
The Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol said on Tuesday that road damage in Preah Sihanouk province caused by recent rainfall and traffic congestion has been affecting the transport of goods between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/road-damage-harming-sville-trade
Amateur motorsport cup promotes road safety
Phnom Penh’s hell-raising street racers will enjoy a structured outlet for their love of motorbikes at a new amateur racing cup on Koh Pich island this weekend, a competition also meant to promote compliance with the new traffic law. ...
Ben Paviour
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/amateur-motorsport-cup-promotes-road-safety-110452/
PPAP cargo throughput up despite road rivalry
Cargo traffic through Phnom Penh’s Autonomous Port grew more than 6 per cent for the first nine months of 2015, with around 108,700 TEUs of goods passing through the port, according to data released by the port yesterday. ...
Sorn Sarath
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ppap-cargo-throughput-despite-road-rivalry
Police ordered to inspect private ambulance licenses
National Police and National Military Police have been ordered by the Health Ministry to inspect the licenses of all private ambulances, which are often seen fighting for business at the scene of traffic accidents before charging exorbitant prices for their services. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/police-ordered-to-inspect-private-ambulance-licenses-104535/
Positive growth has ports upbeat
Cambodia’s two international ports – the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP) – yesterday reported increases in container traffic last year, with the latter looking to go public this year in a bid to fund an expansion plan. ...
Sor Chandara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/positive-growth-has-ports-upbeat
Doctors to be on standby during new year
The Ministry of Health has ordered provincial health department directors to organize officials and doctors to work during the four days of Khmer New Year so hospitals and health centers are able to respond to traffic accidents and other issues. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23703/doctors-to-be-on-standby-during-new-year/