Sarinah's Pedestrian Bridge Becomes a Model for Inclusive Access
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Chairman of Jakarta City Council's Commission D, Yuke Yurike welcomed the revitalization of the Sarinah pedestrian bridge, which is now integrated with the MH Thamrin Transjakarta bus stop. She hopes a similar concept can be implemented at other pedestrian bridges in Jakarta.
We welcome this inauguration
"We welcome this inauguration and hope that several other pedestrian bridges can also be made like this," she said, Tuesday (3/3).
Jakarta Inaugurates Inclusive Sarinah Pedestrian BridgeYuke added that Commission D also received input from disability groups, who noted that not all pedestrian bridges and bus stops in the capital are accessible to people with disabilities. This input has also been conveyed to Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung.
According to her, the Jakarta Provincial Government is committed to following up on various suggestions to improve bus stops, pedestrian bridges, and other public transportation access to make them more accessible to people with disabilities.
"The Governor welcomes all input and will try to improve other bus stops, other pedestrian bridges, and other transportation access. So, the Sarinah pedestrian bridge could become an example," she added.
Yuke reminded everyone that the elevators at the Sarinah pedestrian bridge must be properly maintained to prevent frequent breakdowns. Elevators are the primary means for wheelchair users to safely cross the bridge.
"If there is no elevator, they have to cross below and that is dangerous," she continued.
Previously, Governor Pramono Anung stated that the Sarinah pedestrian bridge holds historical significance as the first pedestrian bridge in Jakarta. The revitalization is carried out with an inclusive concept, including the provision of elevators for people with disabilities and step-free access.
In addition to improving pedestrian comfort, the Jakarta Provincial Government also plans to widen sidewalks to 2.6 meters in May. The government is also opening up opportunities for naming rights collaboration with the private sector to increase regional revenue.
