Penang to beautify backlanes, creating bicycle and pedestrian lanes

A view of a backlane near Gama linking Jalan Gurdwara and Jalan Magazine that falls under the first zone of the proposed backlane project.Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

DIRTY and poorly lit backlanes that are constantly littered with heaps of rubbish in the heart of George Town could soon be a thing of the past.

Plans are afoot by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to beautify these areas and create a passage for cyclists and pedestrians who presently have to compete for space on the main roads.