dear motorbike riders and car drivers, your behaviour of obstructing the sidewalk by parking your vehicles there has forced the city to react rather than respond.
this is the consequence. you are the cause of this:
i live 20 mins away from the centre of KL and work in the centre of KL. commuting via carpooling, rail, and buses makes me realise that in Malaysia, there is no other city that can cater to my needs besides KL, everything is there.
People think bigger houses equate to better quality of life, when in actual fact, the time spent in commuting everyday obliterates whatever “quality” they believe they gain in doing so….
tunggu train duduk on the floor, tunggu bus pun ada orang duduk on the floor. people are tired, and the poor frequency doesn't help. installing enough and comfortable benches (not hostile design) would improve the commuting experience
📍MRT Pasar Seni at 6:42 pm.
Based on my observation, this station consistently experiences this issue starting from 6:15 pm onwards.
MRT does sends an empty backup train to fix this, which helps, but it shouldn't keep happening.
car illegally parking on both sides of the road prevent buses from stopping at designated areas and obstruct traffic flow. its a CAR vs CAR situation
📍Leboh Ampang
1. The MRT Kajang Line will introduce ladies' coaches soon, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told NST.
The initiative, which takes on a similar concept to the KTM Komuter, aims to provide a comfortable environment for women.
so I went to Betong last week, and one thing I like about the city is that they mostly use concrete pavement for the roadways.
even though it's damn hot, you can feel that the heat isn't really coming from the pavement, but rather from the cars parked along the road
disappointing to see this, especially after realising that this is a government car
how do we encourage urban rule compliance among citizens when even officials don’t follow them?
Jalan TAR streetscape improvement:
Did you know they ensured that the five-foot way seamlessly connects with the sidewalk, despite the varying heights of each shophouse entrance? although the material is a bit slippery. I must applaud this transformation 👏🏻
@syawal
with or without a security guard, the signage is too obvious in its intent for women. i guess both local and foreign men may have literacy issues.
and interestingly, there is a makcik asked why there's a need for a women's couch in the MRT
this area, once a traffic redirect road and parking space for LRT riders, was upgraded in 2017 to improve pedestrian connectivity as a pilot project to implement the TOD concept within the transit station in the Ampang area.
Hi
@DBKL2u
, this is a report of a reckless bus driver. He drove off while an elderly was halfway embarking. The picture of the driver is not the same person driving the bus. This incident occurred 10 minutes ago at a station before Bukit Bintang.
Please help to take action!
when I say that our city lacks benches, I really mean it. You want people to be outside and walk around, but you don't provide a spot for them to sit and relax. you want to improve safety and security? Allow people to sit, and there you have your passive surveillance
So i went to PJ Eco Recycling Plaza and love the fact that it was located next to residential units, and having the convenient sustainable initiative for the community
the hollowing out of Downtown KL is not only driven by PJ but also by other centralities.
to address this, KLCCD SMP proposes solutions to revitalise DTKL, making it more competitive, attractive and liveable
Source:
five-foot way should be obstacle-free.
shop owners only get 2 ft for their stuff; while the rest is reserved for the public. but many ignore the rules, and the city council doesn't enforce them.
this makes walking becomes difficult, unsafe, especially in our weather
it is the center/core of Kuala Lumpur, and the location of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad marks the establishment of KL at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers
He is not wrong. The area where I consider to be core Kuala Lumpur is actually very walkable. With the only exception to me being most of the area around Jalan maharajalela and Bukit tunku. Ironically i feel that theres still room for more people to live here.
Alan is one of our neighbors at High Street Studios, and their business is a family-inherited one.
They primarily serve as suppliers of LPG to businesses in this area. Today, I spotted them delivering the LPG via bicycle 🚲
I honestly am not a fan of park-and-ride or multistorey parking near rail stations, as stated in the TOD guideline
If the objective is to cater to people who drive to transit stations from their homes, the issue is not limited parking spaces but first and last-mile connectivity
if 61 people aren't using the pedestrian bridge, it's best to remove it and build a proper crossing at street level. also, it doesn't make sense for anyone to use a pedestrian bridge to cross such a short 20-meter distance of road
most of the community and business owners in Downtown Kuala Lumpur are supportive and interested in expanding the sidewalk or walkway. The only hiccup is they're worried it could hassle the drivers
pejalan kaki memang selalu berhati-hati bila berjalan in public area, yang tak berhati-hati tu pemandu kenderaan, bila nampak pejalan kaki. dia buat buat tak nampak 😒 change the narrative and language
trains on both sides arrive at the same time. large number of people getting on and off makes it hard for those trying to board to get in the train quickly, leaves the train not full, and the platform stays crowded 😩
an example of why the city has to decide between having a raised curb for the sidewalk or having a smooth, uninterrupted path connecting the road to the sidewalk
i still don't understand why they hasn't installed any seating at this park, especially when the foot traffic is high
and..using the excuse of potential homelessness as a reason not to offer proper urban amenities doesn’t seem justified 🥲
a family bringing their child to play, while the wife recorded her husband engaging in some morning exercise, and Chinese uncle doing some stretches
this was at 8:30 in the morning, and I couldn’t help but feel joy seeing people find time for these activities
Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad; where the confluence of Klang and Gombak Rivers, marks the founding site of Kuala Lumpur.
Downtown Kuala Lumpur, remains the central focus of the city
@janicewww1
does this like someone looking for a parking spot? the issue is not "lack of parking space," but rather motorbikes trespassing on pedestrian walkways, making it difficult for those with active mobility to travel around the city safely
told my mom that this month, we need to take LRT instead.
i don't want to get stuck in traffic due to the fasting working hours, as everyone is coming to and leaving the office at the same time.
at this point, PUBLIC transport is a privilege.
@naziaty
hoping for improvement in this respect, i believe any profession related to the built environment should prioritise comfort and accessibility at every stage, if they have a say in discussions or decision-making
a potential green open space situated next to the MRT Pasar Seni station. hope they install seating or at least maintain the landscaping. the overgrown grass, making it uncomfortable to sit. also, not sure if we are allowed to hang around here
a grab driver asked if my job requires working on weekends:
it's important to acknowledge that reaching the community requires their time, and prioritising their interests to ensure the community feel a sense of ownership
@EddieIbrah45782
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