Make KL a paradise for pedestrians

Pedestrian-friendly walkways with plenty of shade and places to sit would encourage more people to walk, such as this spot along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. — Filepic

FOR too long and too often, pedestrians have had to suffer the cramped spaces of the Klang Valley’s many five-foot ways in the battle against the insatiable demand for bigger and wider roads.

At times, where there is a walkway, we find ourselves contorting our bodies to avoid bumping into merchandise or tables and chairs laid out by inconsiderate traders or eateries; not to mention the motorcycles with their piping-hot exhausts parked haphazardly by irresponsible owners.