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Figure 9: Planned LRT routes
Source: Detik Finance, 14 July 2015
4.1.5.2. Non-motorized transport
NMT modes in Jakarta include walking and cycling. NMT policies have a low priority in the
transportation development of Jakarta. Compared to road network expansion for motorized traffic,
the attention given to NMT infrastructure is very minimum. Available sidewalks are mostly taken by
street vendors or used for parking lots (see Figure 19). This causes pedestrians to walk on the road
and share the road with motorized transport users who mostly do not respect the pedestrians as they
think that the roads are provided for motorized traffic.
Well maintained sidewalks only exist in CBD areas where traffic enforcement is strong (no street
vendors and on street parking allowed). The Government realizes the importance of proper NMT
infrastructure as a measure to reduce the use of motorized vehicles, reduce traffic accidents and
increase road capacity. Even though the Jakarta Transport Master Plan (2007) gives development
directions for NMT infrastructure network and facilities (pedestrian walkways, crossing facilities,
cycling infrastructure and cycle parking), until now there is no significant increase in the development
of the NMT network in Jakarta. 86 km of cycle paths are planned and currently 8.6 km has been
constructed. However, due to weak law enforcement, the cycle paths are also used bymotorcycle users
who want to avoid traffic jams especially during the rush hours, and push away the cyclists who use
the paths.
Figure 10: Footways used as car parking and by street sellers
One of the reasons why the Government gives low priority to NMT is because it seems that there is no
demand for the NMT network, that everybody uses their cars, motorcycles or public transport.
However, public transport users are NMT users who perform their last mile on foot. Furthermore,
very few people are walking or cycling because there is no proper and safe NMT infrastructure.