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Jakarta public transportation map to be distributed during Asian Games
An up to date map of Jakarta's public transportation system will be distributed during the Asian Games by the Greater Jakarta Transportation Discussion Forum (FDTJ).
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In addition to Jakarta (pictured), FDJT has also made integrated transportation maps for three other cities, namely Semarang in Central Java, Palembang in South Sumatra and Surabaya in East Java. (Shutterstock, Inc./AsiaTravel)
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group called the Greater Jakarta Transportation Discussion Forum (FDTJ) is set to release an updated version of an integrated map of Jakarta's public transportation system ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
The map will reflect the 2018 Asian Games transportation policy on traffic management and provision of public transportation, as reported by kompas.com.
The map will include the routes of the city’s various modes of public transportation, including the rapid transit bus (BRT) in the Jabodetabek area, the city tour bus, TransJabodetabek, Jabodetabek mass rail transportation, the Central Jakarta city bus and the Transjakarta night service. The map will reflect routes operating as per July 2018.
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FDTJ will distribute the map for free, with the funds to produce the map collected through crowdfunding on kitabisa.com.
"This time around, we focused on the Asian Games. However, if the demand in the future is large, we could print it regularly," Fagra Hanif, a FDTJ initiator said recently.
Fagra, who is a cartographer, said the creation of the map was inspired by other countries that already had similar maps. He added that the integrated map would reflect a simplified view of the routes so that it could be easily understood by everyone.
The FDTJ cartrography team has also sought to stay on top of any new developments surrounding public transportation, by updating the map every two months and looking into the development of new modes of transportation, such as the light rapid transit (LRT) and MRT, additional routes, new route schedules, as well as new road constructions.
"We always check the data in the field. If there is a new route or a change of route, our team will go straight to the field to inspect the route," Fagra said.
In addition to Jakarta, FDJT has also previously made integrated transportation maps for three other cities, namely Semarang in Central Java, Palembang in South Sumatra and Surabaya in East Java.
In the future, the organization also plans to create similar maps for Bandung in West Java, and Yogyakarta. (liz/kes)
