Traffic congestion in Malaysia is often blamed on insufficient road capacity.
But decades of highway expansion, flyovers and lane additions have not produced long-term relief. Instead, traffic returns as more people shift to driving, a pattern known as induced demand.
This video explains why road expansion alone fails, and why real solutions lie in improving alternatives such as reliable public transport, dedicated bus lanes, and safe walking and cycling networks. When these options become faster and more convenient than driving, fewer cars enter the road system, reducing congestion for everyone.
It challenges the idea that more roads solve traffic, and instead shows why improving mobility choices is the more effective path forward.
Produced by: UrbanShiftMY
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