Reducing traffic jams

Reducing traffic jams

From Koran Tempo

The number of vehicles in Jakarta keeps increasing everyday resulting in more traffic jams in the capital city. To reduce traffic jams, the city administration has implemented the 3-in-1 system, which allows only cars with three or more passengers (including the driver) to pass along certain main streets in the capital city during peak hours.

But this system is not of much help in reducing traffic congestion.

The failure to control traffic jams is attributable to the lack of a proper public transportation service. The unavailability of proper public transportation has made car owners reluctant to use public transportation for their daily activities.

The provision of shuttle bus services, like those available in the Bumi Serpong Indah housing complex, could probably help overcome the public transportation problem and traffic congestion in Jakarta.

GANIS HARGONO

Jakarta