KL Traffic Hits All Time High

Aziff Azuddin, Independent Urban Mobility Researcher | Ir. Chin Kar Keong, Managing Director, Perunding Atur Trafik

25-May-22 18:00

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DBKL has announced plans to conduct a detailed study on measures to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur, following reports of congestion in the city being worse than pre-pandemic levels. First, we discuss the factors behind the increased congestion, and what the study should focus on. Then, we look at potential solutions and what we should be planning for.

Image source: Nik Radzi, Unsplash

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Jeremy Ng, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: travel, Cars/Motoring

Tags: traffic, kl, congestion, jam, city planning, dbkl, public transport,

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