Comments on: Are pedestrian walkways in KL a step in the right direction? http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/ Moving Transit Forward Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Steven Bell http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/#comment-2282 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:44:58 +0000 http://transitmy.org/?p=390#comment-2282 Its now 2010, and there are still no convenient foot paths for pedestrians to ambulate anywhere, city centers and in the residential areas? I would love to be able to walk properly around Kuala Lumpur

]]> By: Florian http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/#comment-299 Thu, 14 May 2009 07:15:16 +0000 http://transitmy.org/?p=390#comment-299 Thanks for your quick feedback.
I now concur with you :)

]]> By: transitmy http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/#comment-298 Thu, 14 May 2009 06:57:56 +0000 http://transitmy.org/?p=390#comment-298 Thank you for your comment.

Our goal is to create a pedestrian-friendly environment in KL. It is not to suggest that elevated walkways are not needed – just that they should not be considered as the only option available.

In a nutshell, we are trying to prevent a government (the DBKL) from taking the “easy way out” by creating these walkways and trying to isolate and force pedestrians to accommodate the cars.

For a person who is able-bodied and finds movement easy, this is just an inconvenience – for those who are less able or find movement challenging or uncomfortable, this is an unfair imposition on their lives.

Sincerely

Moaz Yusuf Ahmad
on behalf of TRANSIT

]]> By: Florian http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/#comment-296 Thu, 14 May 2009 06:04:28 +0000 http://transitmy.org/?p=390#comment-296 I don’t quite agree with your analysis. Try crossing the intersection between Jln Sultan Ismail and Jln Bukit Bintang as displayed on the first pic, and you’ll notice it takes ages. They even recently painted a new DIAGONAL zebra on the cross box! Totally useless because the pedestrian light programming hasn’t changed!!

As long as pedestrians will be considered inferior to cars, any attempt to create a peaceful, pleasant walking area in KL will be doomed.

Therefore, given the current circumstances, the best solution in my opinion is to build walkways, allowing pedestrians to walk faster and in a safe way and to reduce exposure to gas exhausts.

Please feel free to elaborate!

]]> By: Are the walkways in KL really that necessary? | Nurul Izzah Anwar http://transitmy.org/2009/03/20/are-pedestrian-walkways-in-kl-a-step-in-the-right-direction/#comment-162 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:40:22 +0000 http://transitmy.org/?p=390#comment-162 [...] Are pedestrian walkways in KL a step in the right direction? [...]

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