Cycling on Jl. Sudirman

Cycling on Jl. Sudirman

The other evening I was surprised to see two people cycling down Jl. Jend. Sudirman in the dark without lights.

Given the volume of traffic along this major thoroughfare allowing cyclists to make use of this road is in my view dangerous. Although not officially a motorway in some senses Jl. Jend. Sudirman could be considered so and therefore it makes sense to prohibit cyclists. This would be simple to implement and cost very little except for a few signs.

I appreciate that it can be difficult to control errant behavior of this kind without a huge police presence; however there are things that can be done short of this which would help. In particular a thoughtful advertising campaign could be initiated. Also stiffer fines could be imposed. Even if only one life is saved surely it is worth doing.

PIETRO STELLON

Jakarta