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Water cabs, integrated traffic signals to ease Melaka’s congestion: exco

State govt also looking at traffic dispersal system by satellite, says Datuk Zaidi Attan

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 12 Jan 2022 9:22PM

Water cabs, integrated traffic signals to ease Melaka’s congestion: exco
Melaka exco Datuk Zaidi Attan says water taxis will start plying Sg Melaka as soon as possible, covering a distance of 8.5km. – The Vibes file pic, January 12, 2022

ALOR GAJAH – The Melaka government has taken several measures to disperse traffic congestion in the state, especially on weekends, such as providing water taxi services and using an integrated traffic signal system.

State Housing, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Zaidi Attan said the water taxi service would be operational as soon as possible on Sg Melaka, covering a distance of 8.5km.

He said it was part of the state government’s efforts to promote tourism and reduce traffic congestion in popular tourist spots in the state.

“Besides that, there are no more traffic lights using timers involving long periods of time, which have been replaced by signals and car volume calculations,” he said.

He told this to reporters after handing over vehicle parking stickers for Melaka media practitioners at the Alor Gajah Municipal Council complex here today.

He said the state government was also looking at a traffic dispersal system by satellite to ensure that Melaka’s people, as well as tourists, receive better services. – Bernama, January 12, 2022

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