Traffic Jam... It's too late already

In my humble opinions, the electronic board/Variable Message Signs (VMS) should be installed at all entries to Kuala Lumpur to update road users on forthcoming traffic situation and congestion. Currently many of the board are available at so called strategic location that by the time you read the message, it is already too late for you to divert your journey. You are trapped in the traffic jam and have no other choice except to follow the flow.

It happened to me this morning. I was caught in the traffic jam at Jalan Kuching while rushing to my office. My aim was to arrive at 7.30am but turned up to be at 8.45am. The slow queue puzzled me upon entering Jalan Kuching from Duke Highways. Luckily I got this answer upon approaching Jalan Tun Razak Exit. The message on ITIS electronic board said “Kenderaan rosak 1.5km di hadapan. Lorong kiri terhalang”.

I believe that the situation could be better if the system relays the traffic information before any exit of the highway so that you can maneuver your car and find the alternative ways. So, DBKL and highway concessionaire, please buck up and review your system for efficient driving experience. Help city folks to optimised their fuel spending and time. Just my two cents.