Justice on the roads

Justice on the roads

From Forum Keadilan

I grew depressed when I learned about the planned parking fee, Rp 5,000 per hour, and retribution plan, Rp 50,000 per month for the three-in-one zone, by the Jakarta Administration. What about people living on a shoestring budget? Especially people who have bought a car on an installment plan.

Taking the toll road costs money. Paying retribution for the three-in-one zone if one's office happens to be in that area is expensive. Paying parking fees may be exceed the price of items at the mall.

Jakarta's air has not improved with the ever-increasing addition of cars, aggravating traffic congestion and the already stressful condition of the general public.

The Jakarta Administration and its legal counselors should be drafting a ruling that would be applicable to every citizen. Like reviving old-fashioned bike riding.

In a healthy body lives a healthy spirit. What about making the three-in-one zone a biking area instead of making it an attraction for special events alone. Take a look at the Netherlands and the U.S.. Young executives and members of the Lower House pedal or skate to work, or as far as the train station, on bikes and roller blades.

Cars are used only for long-distant occasions, which are hard to reach by general transportation.

This way, parking lots can be kept at manageable levels. Security guards could take care of the bicycles and be paid well to discourage thefts, or, special frames should be built for parked bikes. This way, Jakarta's air would be less polluted and a sense for sport could be developed among the public.

Do not worry that riding a bike would lower one's standing. Bikes can be very expensive, with some types costing tens of millions of rupiah.

JOHAN

Jakarta