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| Residents look forward to Traffic Impact Assessment to ease congestion on LDP Posted: 27 Mar 2013 05:14 AM PDT IT IS great news to hear that a holistic Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) will be carried out in Subang Jaya/USJ, to study the traffic, drainage, development and environment in Subang Jaya/USJ, and subsequently, the Puchong area. More laudable is that the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has engaged a consultant for the task. It is apt that MPSJ responded to the appeal of Bandar Puteri/ Taman Wawasan residents over the unsettling commercial development and traffic landscape at the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP). We thank councillor Chang Kim Loong and JKP 16 in bringing this pressing matter to the highest level. The authorities have prescribed a viable solution that brings a fresh perspective to residents confronted with chaotic traffic flow in their area. Traffic congestion can become critical due to rapid developmental changes and construction of high-rise condominium projects. The existing road infrastructure is just unable to cope with the traffic generated from such a high density population. The safety of road users on the LDP is at stake as vehicle drivers are exposed to accident-prone situations. It has been observed that traffic plans or layouts to disperse heavy traffic are not effective, probably attributing to the manner it is undertaken — on a piece-meal basis as opposed to a more holistic approach. To add to the dilemma, the conversion of prime land to commercial status is not uncommon. The issue raised by our community is the inadequacy of the traffic dispersal system, both in road linkage and alternative routes to cope with the heavy traffic flow. Improvising additional infrastructure such as widening existing roads, building slip-roads or diverting traffic only adds to traffic hazards and appears to be short-term solutions to a big problem. It can be seen that public opinion reflects an uneasy feeling towards the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and Environ-mental Impact Assessment (EIA). Although resident associations are not short of facts on traffic disharmony, nevertheless, many are ready to engage traffic consultants to undertake a completely independent TIA/EIA study for a second opinion. They are ever willing to foot the expenses incurred in order to give professional credibility to the findings. All they want is to ensure that all fundamental traffic considerations are complied with accordingly before the green light is given. All they ask of the policymakers is to look on a broader perspective at the developmental plans in line with the Town and Country Planning Act. Against this background, we wish to appeal to MPSJ to review any high-density developmental projects which are seemingly controversial. Suffice to say, this is a gigantic job and not an overnight decision to put us in the right direction for the betterment of all. Looking at the current situation, residents can't be blamed if they have any adverse opinion towards any high density project as ultimately, they are the end users who will live with the consequences in years to come. EDDY NG SOON HOH |
| Posted: 27 Mar 2013 05:14 AM PDT ROAD CLOSURE Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd will be closing the U-turn at Jalan Istana today, from midnight to 5am, from CH.2A-100 to CH.2A-200. This is to facilitate works at the BR 3A bridge for the Sungai Besi Highway Link Project. Vehicles from Jalan Istana heading towards Jalan Syed Putra are advised to use the route to Bulatan Loke Yew, whereas those from Jalan Istana heading towards the city and TUDM should use the Pudu roundabout and exit to Jalan Yew, Jalan Sungai Besi and Jalan Istana. For details, call 017-622 1621 (Ti-Indawati Mohd Aslar) or 019-265 2143 (Norhasziala Hashim). TRAFFIC-LIGHT WORKS The New Pantai Expressway Sdn Bhd is conducting reconfiguration works for the traffic-light junction in PJS, NPE highway. The works are being carried out to improve the traffic system in the area, especially during peak hours. For details, call NPE Infoline at 1 300 88 1010. ROBE OFFERING EVENT The Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur and Ti Ratana Penchala Community Centre are jointly organising the 'Remembering Loved Ones Robe Offering Ceremony' at Wat Chetawan, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya this Sunday, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The event marks the first visit of Luang Pu Tohn Phra Ratcha Yan Wisutthi Sophon (65 Vassa) to Malaysia, who is currently the Abbot of Wat Sri Apaiyawan, Loei Province North East Thailand. For details, call 03-7955 2443 (Phra Kru Woon) or 012-324 6246 (Wong Tum Keng). MIND-TRAINING SESSION The Barom Kagyu Sam Ten Chuling Buddhist Centre will be conducting a training session on Jamgon Kongtrul's seven-point mind-training and meditation programme on April 6 and 7 at 108-3B Jalan PJU 1/3B, Sunway Mas Commercial Centre, Petaling Jaya. It will be conducted by Khenpo Dhamcho Dhawa Rinpoche from the Chrodak monastery in Tibet. For details, call 016-232 3777 (Adeline) or 019-333 1704 (Lim). HEALTH TALK In conjunction with World Kidney Day, Sentosa Medical Centre will be organising a talk by consultant physician and nephrologist Dr Choy Kwan Loong and diabetes educator Vitdhia Muniandy this Saturday. The talk will be held at the Meeting Room, Lower Ground floor of the hospital from 10am to 12.30pm. Admission is free. For details, call 03-4043 7166, ext 146 / 222 (Manpreet / Ros). MEDITATION CLASSES The Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields will be holding meditation classes and sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 8pm to 10pm and on Sunday, from 10am to 11am. The sessions are free and beginners are encouraged to come early. For details, visit www.buddhistmahavihara.com, call 03-2274 1141 or email to rogleestar@gmail.com. |
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