Thu Apr 16 2015


The bicycle path will need some improvements such as the use of solar lights, installation of close-circuit televisions (CCTVs) for safety purposes and landscape upgrading. The introduction of the bicycle lane is one the many initiatives that we have planned to make bicycles an integral alternative mode of transport to alleviate the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur, said KL mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib during the launch of in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The bike path projects were part of the Malaysian capitals tourism plan to showcase Kuala Lumpur as a developing city that promotes healthy living. This is one of the many initiatives that we have planned to make bicycles an integral alternative mode of transport to alleviate the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur, said KL mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib at the launch on Tuesday.- Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The facility was launched by Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib (exreme right) as he joined a group of cyclists during the launch of the bicycle lane on Tuesday. The 5.5-km bike path spans from Mid Valley Megamall to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The bike path is to instill a healthy culture of lifestyle by cycling amongst Malaysians, especially those residing in the city, which is in line with the shaping a healthier nation. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The bike path is to provide the public with an alternative way of travel within the city in a bid to lessen the number of vehicles on the road which contributes to daily traffic congestion. - The RM700,000 project was initiated in 2013. - Photo Astro AWANI / SHAHIR OMAR

The construction of the bicycle lane which passes through Sungai Klang in Brickfields, the compound of Kompleks Dayabumi and to Lebuh Pasar Besar in Kuala Lumpur was first initiated in 2013. The RM700,000 project was initiated to This is one of the many initiatives to make bicycles an integral alternative mode of transport to alleviate the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur, said KL mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The first bicycle lane in the city, stretching 5.5 kilometres from Dataran Merdeka to the Mid Valley City in Bangsar in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is now open to public. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

A cyclist is seen using the cross button to alert motorists and allow them to cross the road. - Astro AWANI/ SHAHIR OMAR

A cyclist seen using the newly launched bicycle lane in Bangsar. - Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

The newly installed cross button for the convenience of cyclists in Bangsar. - Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

A pedestrian and a bus seen passing the newly launched bicycle lane. - Astro AWANI / SHAHIR OMAR

Cylists seen using the bicycle lane in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. - Astro AWANI / SHAHIR OMAR

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