Bogor traffic getting better

BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor administration is gradually reducing the traffic congestion which usually occurs on Jl. Nyi Raja Permas and Jl. Dewi Sartika near Kebon Kacang market, a spokesman said.

The congestion near the market is mostly caused by the temporary kiosks constructed for local traders who lost their stalls in a fire in March, and the street vendors along the narrow roads in front of the kiosks. Cars, becak and delman have further worsened the traffic in the area.

The town's spokesman, M Basit, told The Jakarta Post that the town will cooperate with several related authorities to manage the town's traffic management.

The town's authority has also reduced congestion on Jl. MA Salmun, he said.

Basit credited the improvements to the presence of three divisions of the neighborhood civil defense force.

"There are three divisions of them, and they are posted in seven spots in Bogor, including Jl. MA Salmun, Bogor market, Jl. Suryakencana, Jembatan Lima, Muria, Taman Kopi, and Ramayana market," he said.

"They work seven days a week from 8 a.m to 4 p.m," he added. (21/26)