Concerns on safety, accessibility, quality of life need attention in Section 16
AS a resident of Section 16, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, I would like to raise concerns relating to safety, accessibility and quality of life in our neighbourhood.
The stretch of road from Jalan Dato Abu Bakar to MRT Phileo Damansara station (Jalan 16/11) is in poor condition, with numerous uneven road surfaces and potholes.
Several drainage covers are also not level with the road, creating hazards for motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists alike.
The divider is also now the same level as the road.
Traffic congestion at the junction along Jalan Dato Abu Bakar (also known as Jalan 16/1) is often severe, resulting in long queues and unnecessary delays.
I would like to propose that Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) review the traffic management system at this junction and consider implementing an adaptive or automated traffic light system that adjusts signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions.
I would also like to know the current status of the construction project near the Jalan Dato Abu Bakar junction into SPRINT Highway.
If the project has been delayed, residents would appreciate an update on the reasons and expected completion timeline.
The pedestrian walkway along Jalan Dato Abu Bakar towards MRT Phileo Damansara station is also in poor condition.
Uneven pavements, damaged sections and inadequate maintenance make it unsafe.
I was made to understand that another development has been approved on the vacant land before Phileo Damansara.
This is concerning as traffic congestion along Jalan Dato Abu Bakar is already severe, particularly during peak hours.
Could MBPJ also share the traffic impact assessment (TIA) and mitigation measures planned for this development?
Petaling Jaya is gradually becoming an ageing city, with an increasing number of senior residents.
As such, I would like to ask MBPJ’s long-term infrastructure plan to support an ageing population.
This could include safer and wider pedestrian walkways, barrier-free access and universal design, more pedestrian crossings with sufficient crossing time, better connectivity to public transport, more benches, shaded walkways and resting areas as well as improved accessibility for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility.
While MBPJ actively promotes initiatives such as PJ Lestari and sustainable urban development, many residents feel that the current pace of development is not matched by corresponding improvements in infrastructure, mobility and public amenities.
Sustainable development should involve balancing economic growth with adequate transportation planning, pedestrian connectivity, green spaces and the overall well-being of existing communities.
MADAM MARDY
Petaling Jaya
