Mall to increase congestion

Mall to increase congestion

From Kompas

We have lived in Cibubur, East Jakarta, since 1983, when the area was still quiet, green and fresh without traffic jams. In the past two years, Cibubur has seen congested roads stretching from Lake Jamboree, now with various restaurants on its banks, to Cileungsi, particularly on weekdays.

The jams are due to the rising number of commuters passing through Cibubur from Depok and Cimanggis, West Java, besides the fast growing housing complexes in Cileungsi. Meanwhile, the 3.2 hectares of vacant land near the Jagorawi tollgate, so far used as a parking lot, will soon be the site of the Batavia Square Mall project, with Carrefour hypermarket as the main tenant.

With this mall, traffic congestion in Cibubur will increase. In addition, the roads will be teeming with sidewalk vendors, hoodlums and pickpockets, causing a danger to surrounding settlements, while minivans will also stop frequently and worsen traffic. Most importantly, the amount of underground water will be reduced, which could cause water shortages in the dry season.

RISCA
Jakarta