‘Contraflow system solution for short term’

Motorists manoeuvring around the contraflow along Jalan Maharajalela to Taman Connaught in Kuala Lumpur. The route for the contraflow will be expanded to 4km effective July 3. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI and MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

THE tidal flow system, popularly known as contraflow, to be implemented in three areas in Kuala Lumpur starting July 3 to ease traffic congestion is just a localised, short-term solution, says a traffic consultant.

Transportation planning expert Goh Bok Yen said that while the contraflow could alleviate congestion in a particular area for a given time, more should be done at a macro level.