Busway causes congestion

Busway causes congestion

From Kompas

Traffic congestion in Jakarta has again increased with the construction of the second busway corridor. Private car owners do not even use the first busway corridor.

On the other hand, as the busway reduces the number of lanes for other road users, it not only worsens traffic conditions but also causes difficulty to other motorists who want to make a U- turn.

The three-in-one traffic rule imposed in busway areas also causes jams on surrounding roads. This rule should only be applied to business zones so as not to make it difficult for residents to pick up school children or go to the hospital/doctor.

To reduce congestion, a mass rapid transit system using a relatively small part of the roads should be adopted, and new roads, overpasses and underpasses should be constructed.

No more busway lanes should be introduced and if possible, this mode of transportation should be abolished for the sake of smooth traffic in the future. The government or the Jakarta provincial council should pay attention to this matter.

DHARMA K. Jakarta