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Anies to rely on LRT to mitigate traffic jams
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Collecting support -- Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Anies Baswedan explains his programs to residents during a campaign event in Pademangan, Jakarta, on Nov.18. (Antara/M.Agung Rajasa)
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akarta gubernatorial candidate Anies Baswedan said that he would rely on the development of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system to mitigate traffic congestion in the city.
The former education and culture minister said that the LRT would be developed along routes currently passed by the TransJakarta Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.
"It will be more efficient for us to carry passengers with the LRT than with the BRT," Anies said at the Greenpeace office in South Jakarta on Friday, adding that he would focus on the development of rail-based public transportation if he is elected next year.
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Anies added that the LRT system would be integrated with Transjakarta, buses and minibuses.
A person would only need to pay Rp 5,000 (20 US cents) to commute via integrated public transportation, he said.
With an affordable and integrated transportation system, more people would prefer to take public transportation than private vehicles, Anies said.
The central government is still constructing the LRT, which will connect the capital with areas in Greater Jakarta.
Jakarta administration is constructing the LRT from Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta to the Velodrome stadium in East Jakarta to prepare for the Asian Games 2018, an international sporting event held in Jakarta and Palembang. (jun)
