SHAH Alam City Council (MBSA) will ensure safe, sheltered pedestrian walkways are built around the city’s six newly opened LRT Shah Alam Line stations.
Shah Alam mayor Datuk Zabidah Safar said the walkways were a key element of surrounding development designed to provide seamless connections for commuters.
“As a city council, our planners will engage Prasarana Bhd and builders whose projects are ongoing, to ensure sheltered walkways are included.
“It is our commitment to enhance commuter safety, accessibility and overall urban liveability,” she said at the city council’s full board meeting at Wisma MBSA.
The six transit stations are Glenmarie, Kerjaya, Stadium Shah Alam, Dato Menteri, UiTM and Section 7.
On an average, daily ridership throughout the Shah Alam Line is projected to reach 67,260 passengers in 2026, 126,000 (2030), 219,100 (2040) and 324,000 (2050).
The 37.8km LRT Shah Alam Line officially opened for service on Monday.
Zabidah said walkways were vital to building a connected first‑ and last‑mile network.
They would enable commuters to move comfortably and securely between transit hubs and nearby residential, commercial and public amenities, she said.
“MBSA aims to prioritise pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to encourage greater public transport usage, reduce reliance on private vehicles and advance Shah Alam’s vision of becoming a more sustainable, inclusive and transit-oriented city.”
Zabidah added that meeting key walkability needs was essential, with adequate lighting and surveillance cameras reducing perceived risks, especially during early mornings and evenings.
“Planners designing pavements must include tactile paths and gentle gradients to make all six stations accessible for commuters, including those with physical impairments or carrying luggage,” she said.
Zabidah added that office workers and varsity students should be encouraged to leave their cars and opt for the LRT.
Asked about a walkway connecting Stadium Shah Alam station to Management and Science University (MSU), Zabidah said this involved private builders and MBSA would monitor the situation to ensure a sheltered path is built.
“I understand that discussions are ongoing to provide direct access to the campus.
“MBSA welcomes constructive feedback from varsity students and commuters regarding pedestrian infrastructure to improve accessibility.”
