PETALING JAYA (Street NST): Kampung Medan residents approached state assemblyman Haniza Mohamed Talha to highlight their problems with New Pantai Expressway (NPE) Sdn Bhd.
Haniza said: "The residents say the road leading to Kampung Medan was only upgraded, and that no new road was built.
"Thus, they wonder why they have to pay toll to use it.
"They would like NPE to move the toll plaza to another location or be given resident toll rates."
She cited the example of Penang, where residents are given a toll rate of RM5 to use the bridge.
"Taman Medan residents pay RM1.60 to use the toll each time. Some of them find the rate too high.
"And now, we learn that NPE has plans to increase the toll to RM2 from Jan 1."
She said although the financial issue was a pressing one, concerns about safety related to the toll had arisen.
She said motorists avoiding the toll road were using the inside roads of Jalan 12 Taman Dato Harun to Jalan Besar Taman Medan.
As there are schools in the area, the lives of children are at risk.
"Bear in mind that there are four schools here and it's a congested residential area. During peak hours, many motorists use the smaller roads.
"Our second concern is the safety of cycle-lane users from Petaling Jaya heading for the Federal Highway.
"As part of their route, the motorcyclists must ride across five car lanes and this has caused many accidents involving cars and motorbikes."
Haniza said initial meetings with NPE had been fruitful, and that solutions were being considered.
"According to NPE representatives, their proposals on improving the situation, which were submitted to higher authorities, were rejected.
"But we are pleased with our first meeting with NPE and want to start afresh. Our main agenda is to serve the public.
Haniza said: "NPE is open to suggestions and their representatives promised us a follow-up meeting to propose their solutions to improve the lives of Taman Medan residents."
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