PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Ministry plans to develop a tram system at the federal administrative centre here to overcome traffic congestion issues.
Its minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the tram service is a suitable mode of transportation for Putrajaya folk to commute during peak hours.
“We have decided on trams because it is comfortable for the commuters to travel to work and after working hours. Furthermore, the cost to develop the system is much cheaper than monorails.
"The project is expected to start three years from now.
“The tram will connect Putrajaya to Cyberjaya as the traffic congestion often occurs between these two locations, especially during peak hours,” he said after attending Kenduri 1Wilayah Persekutuan at Persint 18, today.
He said that he, the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Adnan Md Ikshan and Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Hasim Ismail had a meeting with the Economic Council recently to discuss the proposal and its cost.
Meanwhile, about 5,000 Putrajaya residents attended the Kenduri 1Wilayah Persekutuan event today.
Among the activities were futsal match, street dakwah, gotong-royong and a lucky draw.