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.