More areas in Kuala Lumpur need to be made pedestrian friendly, especially for public transport users. — Filepic
IT would not be wrong to say that Kuala Lumpur is a car-friendly instead of a pedestrian-friendly city.
People, especially those who take public transport, often need to walk a short distance to their destination.
However, finding a footpath to take you there is easier said than done.
Most of the time, we need to walk on the grass next to a road or on the road itself.
Pedestrians often have to compete with motorised vehicles – the situation is an accident waiting to happen.
Pavements are only in a good condition in certain areas, for instance tourist spots like KLCC or Pasar Seni (Central Market).
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) must do its best to improve footpaths in other areas too.
This is crucial in making our capital a walkable city.
DBKL should also ensure there are bicycle lanes to separate cyclists and pedestrians.
This will ensure safer and smoother journeys for both parties.
I hope Kuala Lumpur footpaths can be improved in the short term to ease the journey of those who walk to their destinations on a daily basis.
The ultimate aim should be to make Kuala Lumpur a truly walkable city.
SHALINY SHAMSUL
Petaling Jaya
