AN activist is urging authorities to convert an underutilised remote-control (RC) car circuit into a carpark to end severe parking shortages in Taman Metropolitan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Yee Poh Ping said the existing multi-storey carpark was always full during large-scale events, which happened about three times a month.
“Many corporations, schools and non-governmental organisations choose this venue for walkathons or charity runs.
“Despite the multi-storey carpark offering about 500 bays, coupled with an open-air site, it is still insufficient to cater to events that attract many participants,” said Yee.
He said visitors were forced to park illegally along the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and Jalan Putra Bayu, while some also park outside nearby residential neighbourhoods, causing severe traffic congestion.
Yee suggests utilising the space currently occupied by the Kuala Lumpur International RC Circuit in the park.
“An ideal solution would be to demolish the existing track to build a multi-storey carpark.”
However, Yee noted that a compromise could be reached if the authorities preferred to keep the facility.
“If Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) determines that the track must be preserved, a win-win scenario can be achieved by incorporating both the carpark and RC circuit.
“The track could be relocated onto a sturdy elevated platform, freeing up the ground space underneath for parking.”
Yee added that he had written to DBKL’s Landscape Department to propose the matter. — By JAROD LIM
