Walkable city centre proposed
Published on: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Kota Kinabalu: A proposal has been made to look into turning Kota Kinabalu city centre into a "Healthy and Walkable" city – the first of its kind in the country.The idea was mooted by Datin Paduka Dr. Dahlia bte Rosly, Director General, Federal Department of Town and Country Planning, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government in the City Hall, here, Monday.According to her, the idea for a "Healthy and Walkable City" is also in line with the sustainable planning for a health city and her Ministry, under the New Blue Ocean Strategy" is looking to create a "Walkable City" in the country.
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Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir who welcomed such proposal said this is in line with Kota Kinabalu Public Transport Traffic Master Plan, to convert the road along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens into a one-way street. Dr. Dahlia said the idea of a "walkable" city is to create a liveable city improving the quality of living of the people, while spinning economic activities at same the time.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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