A Doraemon mascot entertaining children in the centre of Jalan TAR on Sunday. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
But while they expressed concerns over dwindling foot traffic and its adverse effects on sales, shoppers appreciated the reduced traffic congestion.The road closure was implemented by Kuala Lumpur City Hall from 6am to midnight every Sunday, and took effect on Aug 28, 2022. “There are almost 4,000 parking bays around Jalan TAR, Lorong TAR and Lorong Gombak that are open on weekends,” she said.
Some Jalan TAR visitors say the road closure made it safer, especially for children, when shopping in the popular area. He had said that activities planned for the pedestrian zone included busking, creative art performances, and traditional sports programmes.Its advisory board member Andre Lai, who made a site visit at the behest of the retailers, said more effort should be put into attracting visitors to Jalan TAR.
“While I believe petty traders’ businesses should flourish, we should not compromise the rights of the shopowners who have hefty expenses and paid taxes for their premises. “I sometimes bring my son with me when I come here, now I don’t have to be too concerned about him running around.
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