Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at

Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at
a serviced apartment in Central Jakarta.

I think traffic jams are the worst problem in Jakarta, a daily
happening involving both private and public vehicles.

The city administration has implemented the three-in-one
regulation which I consider quite effective. It would be better
if the rule is applied on a larger scale, prohibiting all private
vehicles during the three-in-one period.

On the other hand, the administration should provide
sufficient public transportation that is reliable and
convenience. I believe most professionals and office workers will
use public buses if equipped with air-conditioners and
comfortable seats.

The administration is also constructing several flyovers and
underpasses at busy intersections, but it should be done in more
areas to reduce congestion.

But the officials have yet to design more integrated bus stops
and pedestrian bridges. People tend to wait for buses on a
pedestrian bridge because the bus stop is not located nearby.

Traffic congestion can be reduced slightly if bridges and bus
stops can be integrated in one place.

Another problem is that there are too many bus stops located
too close to traffic lights, which obstructs the free flow of
traffic. City officials should consider a better location which
would be more beneficial to the needs of both passengers and bus
drivers.