SHAH ALAM, June 30 - Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin will hold talks with the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) on improving pedestrian access and facilities around the LRT3 station in her constituency.
She said the area is accessible via public transport, but most residents are more comfortable using private vehicles because they think it is quicker and easier.
But the LRT3 is a more practical alternative public transport choice, she added.
“In line with the times, I hope LRT3 can gradually change travel habits, especially among workers who commute to Kuala Lumpur, so they may make public transport part of their daily routine.
“Building habits like this is really important; it won’t just help reduce traffic congestion, but push the city towards more sustainable development,” she told Media Selangor.
Jamaliah, who is also state executive councillor for public health and environment, said the LRT line alone doesn’t make up an entire public transport system, and that it must be supported with feeder buses, safe pedestrian walkways, and bicycle path links to improve first-and-last-mile connectivity.
“When residents feel the dependability and convenience of this system, I’m confident more would be willing to reduce private vehicle use.
“In the long term, this won’t just make for better traffic conditions, but could contribute to environmental protections and improve the community’s overall quality of life,” she added.
She added that the new LRT3 service will offer a more complete picture for local authorities to execute improvements for the people’s benefit.
The Shah Alam LRT3 Line has 20 stations and links Klang to Petaling Jaya. Six stations have a total of 2,300 parking bays for commuters to park private vehicles.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday announced free rides along the LRT3 line until July 31, including for the route’s feeder buses operated by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd.
