Effective demand management can solve traffic jams. See how smarter transport policies can create smoother commutes
goes without saying that a city should be designed around the people who live in it. However, we have moved away from this principle – or perhaps, we never truly adhered to it – towards a car-centric urban design, resulting in the pervasive issue of traffic congestion.
Unfortunately for many people, this is the only mode of transport available, given that our city was designed with cars in mind, rendering all other modes of transport less accessible or outright obsolete. Combined with the ease of obtaining a vehicle, more and more people are opting for private transport, which further exacerbates the problem of traffic congestion.
Additionally, the constant need to widen roads and build highways creates opportunities for corruption, with the recent highway project scandal in Klang Valley, valued at over RM1 billion, serving as a prime example.The focus on solving traffic congestion has always been misplaced. We should instead concentrate on reducing our dependency on cars. Only then can we truly alleviate the severity of traffic congestion.
Micromobility vehicles were banned on public roads in 2021 due to concerns over the safety of road users, and more restrictions on vehicle types followed in 2022. The ban was justifiable, as while micromobility vehicles are highly accessible, their smaller size and lack of protective requirements, such as helmets, posed a significant risk of injury onHowever, such issues can be resolved by providing a special lane for micromobility vehicles.
By creating a dedicated lane for micromobility vehicles, we can encourage their use and provide an essential transport solution for the first and last mile.
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