The Efforts of Handling Transportation Problems in DKI Jakarta Through Sustainable Transportation Policy
Abstract: Transportation
problems in Jakarta are very complex. There are three common problems occuring,
such as uncontroled numbers of private vehicles, poor and unreliable condition
of public transportations, and indisciplined behavior of road users. This study
discusses the efforts to handle transportation problems in Jakarta using the
concept of sustainable transportation. Using qualitative research method, the
results of the study showed that there are some efforts that had to been done
in short-term, medium-term and long-term in accordance with the concept of
sustainable transportation. In short-term, the efforts are the implementation
of direct services and the organizing of public transport. In medium-term, the
efforts are the construction of the MRT and LRT, and also the arrangement of
pedestrian lanes. Meanwhile, in long term, the government must integrate the
spatial policies with transport policy and establish special authority on
Jabodetabek transportation. The results also suggest that there are urgencies
to have a shift in the paradigm and mindset of both central and local
governments, from transportation policies that favor for private vehicles into
policies that favor for public transport, as well as the courage and commitment
of the provincial government of DKI Jakarta to implement the efforts gradually
and sustainably.
Author: Nidaan Khafian
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg130056