Ng (centre, in light blue shirt) with participants at the Sayangi Kiara Basketball Championship in Bandar Kinrara 3, Puchong. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
Exco member: Project to improve accessibility for pedestrians, reduce congestion in two areas
PLANS are underway to construct and upgrade pedestrian walkways at two key commercial hubs in Puchong, Selangor.
They involve the areas and back lanes around Kinrara BK5 LRT station and IOI Mall Puchong, which have seen increased footfall in recent years.
State investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the initiative was part of measures to enhance accessibility for pedestrians and alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
He added that the project was expected to boost safety and promote a healthier lifestyle.
The initiative, Ng said, was part of a transit-oriented development master plan that was currently being drafted by the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and that a meeting was held with the council to discuss the matter.
“We are looking at diversifying ways to access the hotspots and reduce private vehicle usage to decrease congestion.
“Apart from buses, DRT (demand-responsive transit) vans and trains, we are also planning to build more walkways to encourage people to walk.
“MBSJ is also in the midst of identifying traffic bottlenecks and redesigning several road junctions,” he said.
In a social media statement, Ng said similar master plans would also be drafted for Klang, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.
Ng, who is also Kinrara assemblyman, said this when met at the Sayangi Kiara Basketball Championship in Bandar Kinrara 3, Puchong.
Organised by Penggerak Belia Selangor, the championship saw 21 teams take part, comprising youths aged 18 to 35.
The first, second and third placers received RM900, RM600 and RM300 cash prizes, respectively.
Separately, Ng said the basketball court was part of a RM370,000 project to upgrade recreational facilities in Jalan BK 3/2.
He said the funds were disbursed to MBSJ by Selangor government several years ago following requests from locals for the facilities to be built.
They include a futsal court and football field, as well as walkways linking nearby residences with the facilities.
Ng said there were also requests from nearby schools and parents for a cricket field in the area.
“MBSJ and the local councillors are currently conducting a survey and taking measurements to identify a suitable site.”
