Jakarta (ANTARA) - Residents are complaining about the damaged\ncondition of the pedestrian bridge (JPO) at Kampung Rambutan Terminal in\nCiracas, East Jakarta, which has been concerning for a long time.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, we\u2019re definitely anxious and confused because it\u2019s been a\nvery long time\u2014two or three years, at least\u2014that the condition has been\ndamaged. No, not just now,\u201d said a local resident, Sarah (29), in East\nJakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n
She regretted that this public facility, which should support\npedestrian safety, has been left damaged for years without repairs,\ncausing worry and anxiety among the community.<\/p>\n
As far as Sarah knows, the damage to the JPO in the intercity\ninterprovincial bus terminal area has persisted for more than three\nyears.<\/p>\n
The physical condition of the damaged bridge makes residents\nreluctant to use it. The collapsed bridge flooring and shaky structure\nare considered dangerous to users\u2019 safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust look at the condition like that. People are already scared to\npass through there. The flooring has collapsed too. Even I feel\nhorrified,\u201d said Sarah.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere used to be a roof, but now it\u2019s all gone. And you can see from\nafar that it\u2019s neglected and dirty,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Not only safety issues, the JPO is also suspected to be a site for\ndisturbing social activities.<\/p>\n
Sarah mentioned that in the evenings until night, the bridge is often\nused as a place to gather and sleep by several people. This activity\noccurs almost every day and is often accompanied by behaviour that\ndisrupts order.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the afternoon until night, many people hang out and sleep there.\nUnclear individuals. And from what I see, almost every night there\u2019s\nsomeone like a drunk person there,\u201d said Sarah.<\/p>\n
Another resident, Heru (44), assessed that since the initial\nconstruction of the JPO, it has not adequately considered community\nneeds. The presence of stairs has become an obstacle, especially for\nelderly users.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are already lazy to climb the stairs. Especially the elderly,\nthey don\u2019t want to because they can\u2019t manage it,\u201d said Heru.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not our domain, but Bina Marga\u2019s,\u201d said Revi.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/residents-complain-about-damaged-pedestrian-bridge-at-rambutan-terminal-1775145049", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }