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“Besides that, there are no more traffic lights using timers involving long periods of time, which have been replaced by signals and car volume calculations,” he said.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