A light rail or tramway once extended from the Weld Quay jetty to Penang Hill via Air Itam Road.
A tram probably along Air Itam Road before 1930 - Photograph from Ric Francis, also published in his book Penang Trams, Trolleybuses and Railways
Nov 162011
This was a unique roundabout in Penang, the intersection of six different roads – one of the ‘happening’ areas of old George Town.
The Magazine Circus area with a view of probably Gladstone Road and Magazine Road in the background before 1930 (click to enlarge) - Photograph from Ric Francis, also published in his book Penang Trams, Trolleybuses and Railways
Jan 252011
The MPPP is looking into extending its trial no-car zone at the Esplanade sea-front promenade to other areas.
This is a move in the right direction. It should go hand-in-hand with improved public transport such as buses and trams and the provision of bus and cycling lanes.
Carnavon Street - Photo credit: The Star
I was surprised that trees were not planted along the divider of the Jelutong Expressway when it was built. Very poor planning. If land-scarce Singapore can plant trees in the middle and along its roads, why can’t we do that for our streets with all the land we have? Continue reading »
