Why is it 40 percent? Because in 2020, the Jakarta Administration will apply Electronic Road Pricing (ERC). So, those using cars will be charged twice for toll roads. This must be anticipated
Bogor, West Java (ANTARA) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) discussed a plan on operation of Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Bogor city with Deputy Mayor of Bogor Dede A Rachim, on Sunday evening.

"My concern is about transportation issue. He asked about two things. The first question is about Bogor preparations for LRT project," Rachim told the press.

The President also asked about the location of LRT station in Bogor (West Java), he added.

LRT is expected to be able to transport 120 thousand Bogor commuters daily.

He estimated that 30 percent of passengers of electric train (KRL) and 40 percent of private car users will switch to LRT.

"Why is it 40 percent? Because in 2020, the Jakarta Administration will apply Electronic Road Pricing (ERC). So, those using cars will be charged twice for toll roads. This must be anticipated," he said.
Indonesia has been developing LRT projects in several cities such as Palembang in South Sumatra, Jakarta, Bekasi (in West Java) and Bogor.

The LRT in Palembang is the country's pioneer project and has been operational since last year, coinciding with the implementation of the 18th Asian Games organized simultaneously in two cities, namely in Jakarta and Palembang from Aug 18 to Sept 2, 2018.

The Palembang LRT project is worth Rp10 trillion. Length of the Palembang LRT line is 23.5 kilometers, which includes 13 stations. The normal travel speed is 90 minutes. However, by using the LRT, the travel time is only 45 minutes.

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Translator: M Fikri S, Fardah
Editor: Bambang Purwanto
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