Thursday, 29 March 2007

West Coast Expressway- a new hope...

Kabinet lulus LPB -- Projek Lebuh Raya Pantai Barat RM3b hubungkan Banting-Taiping
http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/content.asp?y=2007&dt=0329&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=mh_01.htm

I'm glad to learn about cabinet approval to continue the West Coast Expressway project. Here are several reasons why we must finish the project:

  • Unlike those live in close to North South highway, people live in west coast are relatively average income family (if not poor) mainly farmers, fishermen, self-employed etc. Hopefully, the existence of West Coast expressway will give more opportunity to the locals to improve their economy and lifestyle.
  • As most of us alert, the project was already started years ago. Gov had spent lots of taxpayers money to buy land for this project.
  • Reduce traffic on North South highway- traffic on North South Highway is a nightmare especially during festive and holiday season. The presence of West Coast expressway may give another option to travellers.
  • Economy- easy access to main cities may encourage more company to set up business along west coast. The cost of living in west coast is relatively cheap compared to along North South highway (my experience..:-))
  • Fast connection between Port Klang and Penang- less traffic is an advantage for transportation..

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