"Inclusivity is not just about accessibility for people with special needs," she said during an online discussion on "Research and Technology for Inclusive Urban Mobility" on Friday.
Irawati emphasized that marginalized, vulnerable, and low-income groups also need priority access to public transport.
In response, she noted that the government has been working to enhance services to ensure public transportation is comfortable and safe for users.
The government is actively developing transit-oriented development (TOD) projects to improve the public transportation sector. The TOD concept is designed to provide greater convenience for users, allowing easier transitions between different modes of transport.
Irawati highlighted that the TOD model has been implemented at the Dukuh Atas bus stop in Jakarta, where passengers can easily transfer to other modes of transportation upon arrival.
"This concept focuses on urban development that maximizes accessibility for everyone. For example, there are clear entrances, and it’s integrated with parking lots for cyclists and pedestrians," she explained.
To further advance TOD projects, the government has partnered with countries like South Korea and Japan, which have successfully implemented the model. This collaboration aims to encourage more people to switch to public transportation.
Jakarta, which sees nearly 1 million vehicles on the road daily, has 77 percent of those being motorcycles.
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