Illegal Parking Spreads to Residential Areas, New Parking Pockets Prepared in Taman Bendera Pusaka

The South Jakarta City Government (Pemkot Jaksel) is preparing new parking pockets in the Taman Bendera Pusaka area to tackle illegal parking that has spread to residents’ residential zones. Head of the South Jakarta Transportation Sub-Department, Bernad Pasaribu, stated that residents have complained about visitors parking vehicles haphazardly, including in housing environments. “For Taman Bendera Pusaka, we have already prepared several points. There are also some points where parking is prohibited,” said Bernad when confirmed in Jakarta on Monday (27/4/2026), quoted from Antara. According to him, the addition of parking pockets will be focused on the former Taman Lauser area, which is directly connected to Taman Bendera Pusaka. In addition to adding parking locations, Pemkot Jaksel is also organising several points. The former Taman Langsat area has been sterilised from vehicle parking to maintain public space order, while the former Taman Ayodya is still permitted for parking. Bernad emphasised that the public is asked to comply with the established parking rules to avoid disturbing the comfort of surrounding residents. The government hopes this organisation can suppress illegal parking practices while meeting visitors’ needs without damaging the function of public spaces. “Regarding parking spaces, if I say that parking is not a problem, I would be lying. But I am confident because this is a main route for public transportation in Jakarta, everyone can easily (use public transport),” said Pramono when met at the location on Saturday (14/3/2026). He mentioned that although parking facilities for cars and motorbikes are available, the number is insufficient if all visitors arrive by private vehicles. Therefore, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government urges the public to switch to using public transport, such as Transjakarta, when visiting the park. “That they will bring vehicles and so on, there is indeed parking space, but I am confident it is not sufficient for that,” Pramono said. The addition of parking pockets is expected to be a short-term solution to curb illegal parking, while encouraging changes in visitors’ behaviour to rely more on public transport when accessing open spaces in Jakarta.