This study analyses residential water consumption data from Greater Kuala Lumpur obtained through a questionnaire-based survey. The data was analyzed by simple statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Coefficient Analysis to find out the relationship between water consumption and socio-economic variables. The study found that per capita water consumption in the Greater Kuala Lumpur was 288 litres per day with a standard deviation of 73.9. The results indicated water consumption strongly varied by using different water equipments (such as low shower head, dual flush etc.) among the surveyed households. There was a positive significant relationship between water consumption and household size. The study also found a huge potential for water consumption reduction with the use of efficient water consuming equipment which specify 33%, 29% and 36% reduction by using low shower head, dual flush toilet and stopping a running tap respectively. The study provides an insight option for decision makers and civil society into the patterns of residential water consumption and the potential to reduce it.

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The rapid urbanization process, high vehicular population growth and mobility, inadequate transportation facilities, and inadequate traffic management practices have created a significant worsening of traffic and environmental problems in metropolitan Dhaka. The greater challenge thus for transportation professionals is to develop a sustainable transport system that meets the basic mobility needs of all urban dwellers at desirable safety and avoids the unacceptable level of congestion. This article reviews the strategic transport plan for Dhaka in qualitative and quantitative method and points out that unsustainable transport initiatives were so far undertaken to improve traffic situations in Dhaka. A sustainable city is one designed to address social, environmental, and economic impact through urban planning and city management. It is high time to undertake a long-term approach as well as emergency remedial measures to rectify the damage caused by the injudicious transport initiatives to the economy, environment, poverty reduction initiatives, and sustainable development and recommend the key issues for the sustainable transport plan for Dhaka.

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