The General Secretary of the Indonesian Transport Society (MTI),\nAditya Dwi Laksana, has stressed the importance of a thorough evaluation\nin handling the 2026 Lebaran return flow, drawing lessons from previous\nmudik dynamics.<\/p>\n
According to Aditya, several crucial notes that need attention\ninclude the density on the Ketapang Port to Gilimanuk Port crossing\nroute and the increasing risk of accidents on toll road sections,\nparticularly during the implementation of one-way traffic\nengineering.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegulators and transport operators must ensure that ferry fleets\noperate optimally, considering the limited number of docks. The\narrive-unload-depart (TBB) scheme should also be reimplemented if\nneeded,\u201d Aditya said when contacted on Tuesday (24\/3).<\/p>\n
In addition, he emphasised the importance of strengthening traffic\nmanagement in port areas, including adding traffic control officers to\nease vehicle queues that could pile up during the return flow.<\/p>\n
In the land transportation sector, Aditya urged bus company operators\n(PO) to ensure that all drivers have undergone health checks before duty\nand possess adequate competence. Compliance with safety standards, he\nsaid, is key to reducing accident risks, including those involving\npublic transport buses on toll roads.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, toll road operators are asked to increase education for\nroad users regarding emergency procedures, especially during the one-way\nsystem implementation. This step is considered important to minimise\naccident potential amid a surge in vehicle volume.<\/p>\n
Aditya also encouraged the optimisation of rest area utilisation on\narterial roads around toll gates. Massive socialisation is needed so\nthat road users do not only focus on rest areas inside the toll, which\noften experience high density.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe use of alternative rest areas on arterial roads can be a\nsolution to reduce vehicle build-up and provide drivers with a safer\nopportunity to rest,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
From the user side, the public is advised not to force travel during\nthe peak return flow period if the return schedule is still flexible.\nUtilising the work from anywhere (WFA) policy is seen as able to help\ndistribute vehicle movements more evenly.<\/p>\n
In addition, Aditya assessed that the free return programme and free\nmotorcycle return transport need to be continuously intensified as part\nof mobility control strategies. These programmes are expected to curb\nthe use of private vehicles that contribute to traffic congestion.<\/p>\n
MTI also requests that the government not focus solely on toll roads\nduring the 2026 Lebaran mudik flow. Improvements to feasible arterial\nroads can serve as alternatives.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mti-urges-government-to-strengthen-port-management-and-toll-road-safety-1774360279", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }