The government plans to implement full pedestrianisation of the\nMalioboro area in Jogja starting November 2026. Currently, all technical\nmatters are being refined based on evaluations of several previous\ntrials.<\/p>\n
The Regional Secretary of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Ni\nMade Dwi Panti Indrayanti, stated that the remaining task from the\nevaluations is the arrangement of the side streets branching off\nMalioboro.<\/p>\n
\"Yes, (full pedestrianisation starting November), we are considering\nit, because if we delay full pedestrianisation, until when will we\npostpone it?\" Made said when met at the Kepatihan Complex in Jogja on\nWednesday (1\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
\"However, it is necessary, as this collaboration is not solely with\nthe DIY Regional Government; the Jogja City Government is also involved.\nOne of the issues that remains a challenge is the arrangement of the\nside streets,\" she continued.<\/p>\n
Made explained that during previous full pedestrianisation trials,\nsuch as during this year\u2019s Jogja City Anniversary, the evaluation\nresults highlighted the need to manage the side streets and regulate\ntraditional vehicles.<\/p>\n
\"Yes, we are trying, we are trying. Starting in June, the design\ninvolves installing portals at each of those side streets,\" Made\nrevealed.<\/p>\n
\"We will also monitor the situation. Full pedestrianisation does not\nmean the area becomes completely deserted with no one able to pass\nthrough; there are exceptions, such as for certain special vehicles,\nambulances, fire engines in emergencies, or state guests,\" she\nadded.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Made noted that her team is also developing a drop-off\nscheme for tourists using tour buses.<\/p>\n
\"Yes, we are currently designing that as well. So, we actually need\nto conduct a simulation for these tour buses, for drop-offs. Our hope is\nthat there will be a designated place or location, but there will also\nbe a study from the city government regarding that,\" she said.<\/p>\n
Made expressed hope that the public would understand this policy in\nthe future. Beyond making Malioboro a low-emission zone, the vehicle\nload in Malioboro is considered too heavy, often leading to traffic\nbuild-ups.<\/p>\n
\"What are we actually doing this arrangement for? It is not that we\ndislike visitors, but we want to create comfort. Because the\nsustainability of an area depends on it being properly managed,\" Made\nexplained.<\/p>\n
\"If the vehicle volume is large, it will eventually have a negative\nimpact on the area. The carrying capacity will be greatly affected if we\ndo not regulate it. Moreover, there are many heritage buildings that may\ngradually be disturbed by external disruptions, such as vibrations and\nother factors,\" she concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/diy-regional-government-to-implement-full-pedestrianisation-of-malioboro-starting-november-1782903134", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }