Bring order to streets

Bring order to streets

From Kompas

Several governments have come to power following the end of
the New Order in 1998, but none of their programs have included
bringing order to our roads, which should be part of the present
government's 100-day drive.

Order and discipline on roads reflect an adherence to the law,
which will prompt foreign investors to operate in Indonesia and
thus help improve the economy, while saving fuel and time.

The chaos on the roads of Jakarta has caused great losses for
the state, while sidewalk vendors are allowed to take up almost
half of main roads in such areas as Jatinegara, Tanah Abang and
Kota.

Public transportation vehicles stop everywhere and motorcycles
break all the traffic rules, disturbing the flow of traffic and
endangering others.

It won't be simple to fix our traffic woes, but the new
government's agenda for change should include programs to improve
traffic and educate road users.

SJAHRIAL
Jakarta