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Archipelago 1 month ago
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Holiday rush sparks 36-km traffic jam at Bali’s Gilimanuk Port
Vehicle lines leading to the port stretched up to 36 kilometers on Sunday and 15 km on Monday, forcing many travelers to wait up to 20 hours to cross the strait, with some even spending the night inside their cars.
Jakarta 2 months ago
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Pramono touts ‘top global city’ ambition in first year leading Jakarta
In the first year of his administration, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has repeatedly conveyed his ambition to elevate Jakarta’s status to a top global city, but the vision risks overshadowing mounting urban problems that still confront the world’s most populous metropolis.
Economy 6 months ago
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Time is money: The Rp 100 trillion price tag on Jakarta’s congestion
Jakarta’s traffic paralysis, especially during bad weather, is more than just an inconvenience, it’s an economic drain as congestion slows business activity, worsens air quality and erodes productivity.
Jakarta 7 months ago
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Roads dug, traffic delayed: Jakartans fume over never-ending utility works
Compounding the everyday chronic traffic congestion, widespread utility works across Jakarta have triggered frustration among residents, with experts blaming poor planning and management behind these overrunning projects.
Jakarta 8 months ago
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Councillor, urban experts urge road map to resolve Jakarta traffic
Policy inconsistencies, ad hoc measures and social factors like the perceived prestige of private vehicles are just some of the speed bumps on Jakarta's road to becoming a global city, according to a local official and urban experts.
Jakarta 8 months ago
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Cars over people? Sidewalk cuts in South Jakarta draw backlash
The Jakarta administration’s plan to trim sidewalks along the heavily congested TB Simatupang road in South Jakarta has sparked widespread criticism, with critics warning it undermines pedestrian rights and contradicts the city’s vision of becoming a “global city”.
