The Malacca state government is in the midst of implementing the closure of certain roads on every second Sunday of the month to allow cyclists, joggers and tourists to move around the city freely, The Star reports. Dates as to when the closures will take place have yet to be agreed upon.
Streets planned for closure include Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Jalan Bunga Raya and Jonker Street – the latter is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6 pm to midnight to make way for the night market.
Once approved, the closures will commence every second Sunday of the month from 6.30 am to 8 am and will consist of a 15 km stretch in total. “If this closure is a success, the state will consider making other stretches car-free zones too,” said Malacca chief minister, Datuk Idris Haron.
”We also will advocate that the area be made into a no-smoking zone on these Sundays to promote a healthy lifestyle,” added Haron, who went on to say that the streets would be turned into a “haven” for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.
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Should have implement this earlier …
Can we ask no Singaporean here. They.are the one who jammed the street? very lsly also.
No because we need their forex.
Is not too late too implement this. Great move.
Car-free Day is a good idea. But for long-term, the gahmen should implement dedicated bicycle (not for motorcycles ok) lanes or bicycle superhighways (like in developed countries). This is the future.
Good idea. Less traffic and more importantly boost tourism industry in the area.
What they can consider also is to have a few large scale car parks just at the entrance of the city and to provide from those car parks, very quick public transport into and out of the city and key tourist areas. As for the city, perhaps an over head monorail might help but then again, it might affect the visual of the city. Anyway, I guess this is the price for progress. Old style trams will be nice but with the streets already so narrow, this might not work.
Actually, the Monorail in Malacca city already there quite some time ago BUT it is left idle because of frequent breakdowns and no one seems to know how to repair them. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Agreed. Putrajaya was planned like this, where peoples will have to park their vehicles at designated area and took public transport to go anywhere. it is sad the plan didn’t go well due to fund restriction. i hope one day it’ll be carried on.
every city should do as well. very efficient public transport is a must. if they do this at KL, imagine no more jammed roads.