Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is proposing to reduce the number of parking spaces in the city in an attempt to encourage public transport use, The Sun reports.
“We also hope that by doing this we can inculcate a pedestrian culture among city residents,” KL mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib said, although he didn’t elaborate on how many parking spaces are proposed to be reduced, or where.
“We hope this move will help higher ridership in public transport, especially with the expected completion of the MRT in 2016,” he told The Sun, adding that car ownership amongst city dwellers is too high, causing regular traffic jams.
We’re all for public transport and healthier, more eco-friendly means of getting around, but do you think this is a good way to reduce Malaysians’ overwhelming dependence on the car?
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express strong opposition to DBKL’s proposal to reduce parking spaces, citing concerns that it will worsen traffic congestion, lead to illegal parking, and negatively impact residents’ ability to park near their homes. Many critics argue public transportation remains inadequate, unsafe, and inconvenient, making reliance on personal cars unavoidable. Respondents criticize the government for poor urban planning, monopolized bus services, safety issues, and cultural perceptions linking car ownership to social status. Some suggest high parking fees and better public transport improvement, similar to Singapore, should be prioritized before reducing parking spaces. Overall, sentiments are overwhelmingly negative, with many viewing the plan as a misguided and counterproductive move that damages mobility and city life quality.