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