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Jakarta designates lane for motorcycles
The Jakarta administration has designated a lane for motorcycles on Jl. MH Thamrin and Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat.
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Motorcyclists drive outside of a lane provided for them on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat in Central Jakarta on Jan. 16. (JP/P.J.LEO)
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he Jakarta administration has designated a lane for motorcycles on Jl. MH Thamrin and Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat following the Supreme Court’s decision in November to revoke a ban prohibiting the two-wheeled vehicles from entering the capital’s thoroughfares.
In addition to the lane, which is indicated with yellow markings, the administration has installed boards and banners reminding motorcyclists to remain on the left side of the road.
However, according to observations from Kompas, many motorcycles were still seen ignoring the lane.
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling, which is in line with his plan to open the thoroughfares to motorcycles to provide motorists with equal access to the city’s main roads.
Several parties, including the Greater Jakarta Transportation Management Agency (BPTJ), have expressed their disagreement over the ruling, arguing that pulling the band would exacerbate traffic jams and discourage commuters from using public transportation. (cal)
