[WT03] Weekly Thread
Welcome to the third weekly public transportation stories and discussions (PTSD) thread! Here you can share stories, info, opinions, and discussions about anything related to transportation. All modes of transport are welcomed.
As an optional prompt, here’s this week’s topic:
State Elections General thread:
- discuss transportation policy manifestos
- plan your travels to your hometowns
Reminder that the state elections polling day is Saturday, 12 August 2023 for the following states:
- Kedah
- Pulau Pinang
- Selangor
- Negeri Sembilan
- Kelantan
- Terengganu
Sit back and enjoy the ride together! And don’t forget to vote; do your duty!
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Meta feedback and suggestions also welcomed!
I know Melaka not having an election, but i really hope whoever got elected next will stop with the traffic light. A lot of junction doesn’t need one but had one, and it slow down the traffic flow.
Also hoping for a better public transport in Melaka but that’s an impossible dream lol
I believe Melaka was one of the first places to install digital countdown on traffic lights outside of Klang Valley. They really love 'em. /s
A lot of Melaka roads are crossing each other, so the good thing is if there’s serious congestion on the main roads, there are always alternative paths. Just that many so-called main roads are one lane to-and-fro. Add traffic lights every km and you’ve got gridlock every festive season and long weekend.
Copying my comment from last week:
Look for candidates who advocate for:
- Better public transport: More coverage, more frequency, more connections.
- Making walking and cycling safer, more viable, more comfortable. Graduate cycling from mere recreation to being utilitarian.
- Universal access, independence in mobility, and removal of barriers to mobility.
- Seriously combating climate change.
Most of these are municipal level decisions whose compositions are currently wholly unelected, but we have to act on what’s actionable, and state governments can influence local government to some extent.
