Tangerang needs pedestrian bridges

Tangerang needs pedestrian bridges

TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Public Works Office wants the
private sector to assist in building pedestrian bridges in the
township because the administration has a very limited budget.

"To fulfill the need for pedestrian bridges the office has
invited the private sector to build them," Komarudin, the office
chief, said yesterday.

Komarudin told The Jakarta Post the offer will profit
businessmen because they can advertise their products on the
bridges they construct.

Komarudin said that the presence of pedestrian bridges is very
important to help reduce the high rate of traffic accidents
involving pedestrians in the township.

Komarudin said the limited budget is not the only factor
hampering the construction of pedestrian bridges by his office.
The scarcity of land for the construction of the bridges is a
problem as well.

Komarudin said that the office is now planning to construct
six pedestrian bridges in a number of locations: Jl. Daan Mogot,
Jl. Merdeka, Jl. Otista, Pujalidane park, the Cimone area and
near the Cikokol bus terminal.

In order to facilitate road crossing, the Tangerang Police
Chief, Lt. Col. R. Hari Setyabudhi, said that the police have
crossing signs, which can be carried by pedestrians when they are
walking across busy roads.

The crossing signs are made of wood and iron sheeting. They
are decorated with pictures of cartoon characters in striking and
vibrant colors, which are sure to attract the attention of
motorists.

The signs are available at some crosswalks. The signs are
meant to warn the motorists to slow down. They should be placed
on the other side of the road after the crossing.

According to one Tangerang resident, the signs boost courage
when pedestrians are crossing the roads, even though they may not
be the best solution to the problem. (13/mas)