'Traffic jam stress me out'<\/p>\n
Traffic congestion in the city is a nightmare for many people --
\nnot only those who drive expensive cars, but also those forced to
\nuse public transportation. Some of these people now voice their
\nfrustrations and express the high hopes they have placed on the
\nplanned construction of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road, even though
\ncritics have warned that it will not solve the problem.<\/p>\n
Rustam, 32, is a vendor selling traditional stoves. He has
\nbeen doing the same job for the past 10 years. He was born in
\nMajalengka, West Java, and moved to Jakarta 13 years ago. He
\nresides on Jl. Bendungan Jago, Central Jakarta, with his wife and
\nonly daughter:<\/p>\n
Many times I've been stuck in traffic jams in the city. It
\nmakes me so stressed out. The city transportation system is very
\nbad. I hate these conditions.<\/p>\n
I agree with the idea of building an outer ring road in the
\ncity. At least, it will ease the chaotic traffic here.<\/p>\n
However, I wonder whether it will be effective. The traffic in
\nthis city is just too chronic.<\/p>\n
Jakarta has a very extensive toll road network and very wide
\nthoroughfares, but they are unable to accommodate the rapidly
\ngrowing number of vehicles in the city.<\/p>\n
The most important thing is how to inculcate discipline in the
\npeople so that we have better traffic flow. Otherwise, even the
\nmost hi-tech transportation projects will never solve the
\nproblem.<\/p>\n
Fitri, 29, is a housewife living in Bungur, Central Jakarta.
\nShe has two children. Her husband is a security officer at Juanda
\nrailway station in Central Jakarta:<\/p>\n
When we talk about Jakarta, we always associate it with severe
\ntraffic congestion. I think there will never be a solution to the
\nproblem as the population is growing so fast.<\/p>\n
The development of the outer ring road is a good idea. But I
\nsuppose the development will have a direct impact on many people.<\/p>\n
I cannot imagine how many residents will be forcibly evicted
\nto clear the land to make way for the project. What will happen
\nto them?<\/p>\n
Besides, the project will be costly and consequently increase
\nthe country's debt. I'm just afraid my children will suffer as a
\nresult of this.<\/p>\n
In the short term, I would suggest that the police be stricter
\nin controlling traffic so as to minimize traffic jams.<\/p>\n
Ipah, 31, is a housewife who lives on Jl. Rasa Mulia, Central
\nJakarta. She is a mother of three children and her husband is an
\nelectronic appliances trader:<\/p>\n
I've rarely seen any improvement in the transportation system
\nin Jakarta. I've had to grin and bear it on countless occasions
\ndue to the severe traffic congestion.<\/p>\n
The exorbitant fares for public transportation have hit me
\nhard as well.<\/p>\n
If the government plans to build the Jakarta Outer Ring Road,
\nI think I would agree with it. At least it will reduce the
\ntraffic jams in many parts of the city.<\/p>\n
But, has the government thought about the impact? I mean, the
\nareas under the toll roads are prone to a lot of crime.<\/p>\n
It will all be useless if the government cannot guarantee the
\nsafety of the public.<\/p>\n
Wahyu, is a civilian guard at the Bungur subdistrict office in
\nCentral Jakarta. He lives near the office:<\/p>\n
If the government constructs the Jakarta Outer Ring Road, that
\nwould be good. But, I wonder why the city administration does not
\nfinish the construction of the flyover on Jl. Bungur, Central
\nJakarta. If it takes that long to finish just that short flyover,
\nhow long will it take to build the longer toll roads?<\/p>\n
Due to the unfinished flyover here, we are always been annoyed
\nby the traffic. It drives me mad.<\/p>\n
However, I agree with the government's proposal to resolve the
\ntransportation problem by developing more toll roads.<\/p>",
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