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.
