StarMetro : Parking space beside Asia Jaya LRT station to be opened soon
MORE than 650 parking bays will be available to the public beside the Asia Jaya LRT station soon.
The bays are located under the high voltage cables behind Jalan 14/1, Petaling Jaya.
Petaling Jaya councillor Lee Suet Sern said the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) was finalising the parking rate.
“The rate is currently being negotiated between MBJP and Tenaga Nasional Bhd as the land belongs to the latter.
“However, we are looking at setting an affordable rate,” he said.
The availability of the new bays is in line with MBPJ’s efforts to encourage people to use public transport, especially the recently introduced Petaling Jaya Free City Bus.
MBPJ councillor Sia Siew Chin said she would ensure some parking bays were reserved for the disabled.
K. Gobala hopes that now that more parking is available, MBPJ staff will also use the public transport.
“They should set an example. Instead of parking their vehicles in PJ New Town, they could park their vehicles here and take the free city bus.
“This will reduce the number of vehicles in the city centre,” he said.
Ray Lee said the council should provide more covered parking bays to protect people from the heat and sun.
“A majority of those who park here will be office workers who may be carrying their laptops, so I do hope MBPJ will be able to include some sheltered bays.
“I am looking forward to using it,’’ he said.
Christina Yew hopes the new parking bays will have security features.
“I hope the place will have security guards and be well-lit as I fear for my safety,” she added.
Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran said all LRT stations should incorporate parking facilities to encourage more people to use the public transport.
“It will encourage people to use the LRT and buses, especially the free bus service,” he said.
By Sheila Sri Priya
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