Urbanites declare that pedestrian cities are the “finest places in the world” because there is “variety and vitality”. Of course, Venice, Italy is considered the “greatest pedestrian city in the world” because it contains the largest pedestrian street network completely free of cars. Malaysia, for instance, has plans to pedestrianise 10 roads in Kuala Lumpur by 2025. This Leader is all for pedestrianising some parts of Kuala Lumpur, but cautions authorities to do a careful study. Last February, when Kuala Lumpur City Hall closed off part of Jalan TAR, there was much consternation.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2020 15:56 UTC