City Focuses on Collaborative Solution to Solve Congestion at Kota Station
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
Jakarta Provincial Government is working on comprehensive handling of traffic congestion around Jakarta Kota Station. The traffic congestion is partly triggered by the street vendors, illegal parking, and drivers driving against the traffic flow.
We need to sit together with related agencies
Jakarta Satpol PP Head, Satriadi Gunawan said the solutions taken are not only controlling, but also considering humanitarian and sustainability aspects. He admitted that his side is now focusing on monitoring and supervising while cooperating with PPKUKM and Transportation Agencies.
"The controlling will not solve the problems. We need to sit together with related agencies to find the problems," he said, Tuesday (5/27).
Traffic Engineering Implemented on Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan and Asemka IntersectionOne of the solutions that is being studied is relocating street vendors to fostering location prepared by PPKUKM Agency. But traffic engineering needs to be applied to ensure the location is flocked by buyers.
"This effort is expected to create a more orderly station environment, comfortable for pedestrians, and remain provide decent business space for street vendors," he stated.
