Odd-Even Scheme Across 25 Corridors Boosts Traffic Flow
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) noted that the odd-even rule across 25 road segments has boosted traffic performance by an average of 29.53 percent.
The odd-even system boosts traffic performance
Jakarta Transportation Head Budi Awaluddin explained that odd-even effectiveness is measured by comparing traffic volume with and without the policy, showing a drop from 204,997 to 158,262 passenger car units (pcu) per hour.
“The odd-even system boosts traffic performance by an average of 29.53 percent, comparing a baseline volume of 204,997 pcu/hour without the rule to an actual volume of 158,262 pcu/hour with it," he expressed, Thursday (10/1).
Pramono Affirms There Are No New Odd-Even Traffic Regulations in JakartaHe explained that odd-even impacts go beyond smooth traffic, affecting local economic vitality in restricted zones.
“The system's impact on visitor traffic, tenant activity, parking, investment, and regional revenue in catchment areas near odd-even zones must also be considered," he explained.
Budi noted that Transportation Agency will evaluate the odd-even policy's impact on local economic continuity.
“So, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to balance traffic management goals with economic sustainability in Jakarta," he stated.
