LRT Predicted to Minimize Congestion Up to 30 Percent
Reported by Devi Lusianawati | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Head of Jakarta Transportation, Andri Yansyah predicted that the existence of seven Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridors in 2018 could minimize traffic jam up to 30 percent.
In future, the number of public transport in Jakarta will be higher than private vehicle. We believe the LRT could minimize traffic jam up to 30 percent
“In future, the number of public transport in Jakarta will be higher than private vehicle. We believe the LRT could minimize traffic jam up to 30 percent,” he said at the office of Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ), Central Jakarta, Wednesday (9/16).
Basuki Predicted LRT Fare Rp 10,000-15,000Initially, Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T Purnama had targeted those corridors could be complete within three years. It was stated after he held a coordination meeting with Transportation Minister, Ignasius Jonan.
The seven LRT corridors will serve several routes. They are Kebayoran Lama-Kelapa Gading (21.6 Km); Tanah Abang-Pulo Mas (17.6 km); Joglo-Tanah Abang (11 km); Puri Kembangan-Tanah Abang (9.3 km); Pesing-Kelapa Gading (20.7 km); Pesing-Bandara Soekarno Hatta (18.5 Km); and Ancol-Cempaka Putih (10 km).
