CFD on Rasuna Said Needs Evaluation and Upgrading Before It Is Held Again
The Car Free Day (HBKB) on Jalan HR Rasuna Said in Jakarta has again drawn attention. After its first debut on 10 May 2026, the Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta) decided to temporarily cancel CFD in that corridor this week. People were directed to enjoy CFD in the Sudirman–Thamrin area as an alternative.
This decision is not without reason. The Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dinas Perhubungan DKI Jakarta, Dishub) said Rasuna Said CFD still requires evaluation and improvements at many points to be carried out safely, comfortably, and orderly.
Head of Dishub, Syafrin Liputo, revealed that the first CFD on Rasuna Said left several technical issues on site. Key findings include:
On the east and west sides of the Rasuna Said corridor, turning points for vehicles were not ready, causing traffic management not to operate optimally.
Dishub noted that some TransJakarta lane dividers had not been fully installed, potentially disrupting road users’ safety.
Although the route had been cleared for CFD, several points remained crowded with parked vehicles.
UMKM traders in some areas extended onto the road, obstructing visitors’ comfort and creating crowding risks.
Construction projects on alternate routes caused congestion around the CFD site. Detours were not operating ideally.
After the dismantling of monorail pylons, there were height level differences in the road. This could affect pedestrians, runners, and cyclists’ comfort.
Syafrin stressed that all notes are being followed up. The Jakarta government is committed to:
“Carrying out improvements to supporting facilities and public activity management so that HBKB Rasuna Said can be implemented more safely, comfortably, and orderly,” Syafrin said.
Despite many obstacles, the Jakarta government regards the CFD on Rasuna Said as having positive impacts. The corridor is seen as a potential alternative public space and new area for sport in the city centre, so not all residents gather in Sudirman–Thamrin.
Syafrin also added that the CFD helps reduce crowds at Sudirman–Thamrin, leading to a more even distribution of public space in the capital.