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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo urged demonstrate the environmental impact assessment (EIA) development of a new mass rapid transit.


Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo urged demonstrate the environmental impact assessment (EIA) development of a new mass rapid transit. MRT construction is considered not consistent with government policy if the environmental impact of new construction of MRT is not immediately made public.

Chairman of the Jakarta Transportation Council (DTKJ) Principle Tigor Nainggolan Joko Widodo question the commitment of the associated environmental impact. Because the environmental impact of existing MRT has expired, and a new environmental analysis needs to be made before construction actually be realized.

"We recommend that PT MRT Jakarta Jokowi ordered environmental impact study done. Failure to do new studies, then this project (MRT) is not consistent with government policy, and people would question his commitment Jokowi that will accommodate the interests of the citizens," said Tigor, to Kompas.com , Sunday (05/05/2013) morning.

Tigor explained, until now the new MRT environmental impact study yet to be delivered. In fact, EIA last issued in 2005 (only valid three years), as a condition when the Ministry of Finance will propose MRT mega loan to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The absence of a new EIA also has implications for the cut in citizen involvement in mega rail-based mass transportation. In fact, on many occasions, Jokowi claims will involve all parties, people (especially those settlements will be passed MRT lines), NGOs, and transportation expert review team to enter the MRT construction.

"How to get involved, EIA (new) just is not there anyway," he said.

On May 2, 2013, which was accompanied Jokowi entire board of directors and board of commissioners of PT MRT Jakarta has launched the construction of the MRT at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout. In fact, the refusal of the MRT is still widely heard. In particular, to the concept of the overpass that will cross from Lebak Bulus to Sisingamangaraja as judged would undermine urban planning.

When questioned about the environmental impact that the new MRT, Jokowi only a short answer, namely that the question addressed to the PT MRT Jakarta. Meanwhile, President Director of PT MRT Jakarta Dono Bustami has so far not been explained about the environmental impact.


Jakarta Provincial Government will accelerate the construction of a mass rapid transport (MRT). After launching the first phase of the mega project commencement (Lebak Bulus-Indonesia Hotel Roundabout), Thursday (2/5), the implementation of phase 2 (Roundabout HI-Kampung Bandan) also accelerated.

Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo's view, the MRT mega project could not be delayed any longer.

Jokowi target, the end of 2013, the contractor for Phase 2 has been set.

"We encourage the details engineering design (DED) completed quickly so that construction of phase 2 even faster," he said.

MRT Phase 2 development is planned along the 8.1 kilometer. Unlike the first phase of the trajectory is designed under the ground and the kite, the entire trajectory in phase 2 is under the ground. Phase 2 is planned to begin operation in 2018, a year after the operational phase 1 begins.

PT MRT Jakarta are still discussing about the financing of MRT Phase 2 with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Rejection MRT overpass

Meanwhile, residents Jalan Fatmawati, Commander Polim, and Sisingamangaraja incorporated in the MRT Community Care, yesterday, questioned the decision Jokowi finally approved the construction of the MRT overpass.

Since Thursday (2/5), they were preparing for the banners to be installed at some point in Jalan Fatmawati, as in Cipete Market and Market Block A.

Friday afternoon, wearing a red shirt, they convoyed by motorcycle and car. Do Ondel-Ondel lion and enliven the rallies.

"Once again, we support the MRT project, but the MRT underground, not fly," said Ngadiran of Indonesia Market Traders Association who also are members of the Concerned Citizens MRT.

MRT overpass believed would disrupt the aesthetics of the area median width of only 22 meters. In fact, the rules of the city, to build the MRT overpass, a minimum road width of 40 meters below. The development process also could harm the economic activity of the people in the region.

When complaints about problems objected to the plan to build the MRT overpass on the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, the end of October 2012, Ngadiran said there were about 8,000 traders in traditional markets of nine Fatmawati are concerned that the negative impact of the construction of the MRT overpass. These markets include the Market Block A, three market locations in Blok M, Cipete Market, Market Mede, and ITC Fatmawati.

MRT overpass Lebak Bulus-HI Roundabout which her through Fatmawati feared reduce the number of customer arrivals.

Some people also rallied stated, Jokowi also been promised to examine the MRT project plan with project-affected people directly. However, suddenly elevated MRT approved and soon began to be built. In fact, the people who live and have businesses around the project site also rejected.

Responding to the rejection of the citizens of the kite designs, Jokowi said that it was common. Legitimate citizens reject the government's development program.

"It's just a matter of communication. Later I met, we can talk, "he said.

Jokowi also has several times held a hearing with urban residents and observers.


After waiting 24 years, Jakarta Provincial Government officially launched the start of a mass rapid transport megaprojects, Thursday (2/5), at the Hotel Indonesia, Jakarta. Jakarta residents will enjoy a rail-based transportation modes that began in 2017.

The launch was marked by the announcement of the winner of three construction packages underground mass rapid transport (MRT) lines Lebak Bulus-HI Roundabout along 15.7 kilometers. Joint venture-Obayashi-Shimizu-Wijaya Karya Jaya Construction to build two packages and Mitsui-Sumitomo joint operation Hutama doing the work package. Total package valued at Rp 3.6 trillion.

"After awaited and planned for 24 years, on this afternoon, I stated MRT Jakarta construction begins," said Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo.

Jokowi wants after this announcement contractors work quickly tidy up the contract, preparing tools, and construction work. He also requested that the traffic management during the construction set as possible. Moments of the start of construction is expected to cause congestion at some point.

President Director of PT MRT Jakarta Dono Boestami explained, after the affairs of the letters wrong contract, the contractor will be working on details engineering design (DED). "After the DED complete, the contractor can begin collecting a down payment and mobilizing tool. We make sure the physical work will not pass this year, "he said.

By Dono, after the official announcement of the winning bidder is done, there is no more reason to delay the MRT project. "This is the point where we can not back down," said Dono.

The launch was marred residents who refused to protest the construction of the MRT overpass. They plan to hold a rally, Friday.

The next plan

After Jakarta Provincial Government launched the MRT, the directors are required to prepare a plan immediately following. The plan is linked to the MRT operations, tariff decisions, and socialization to residents.

"Preparation is important that at no stage is disconnected. Program continues on target. Communities need in order to have certainty of project completion, "said Alvinsyah, members of Transport Studies Group Department of Civil Engineering, University of Indonesia.

According Alvinsyah, so far the new tariff issues discussed in the context of hearings. The Government has not explained how much the fees imposed as the official MRT fare.

"Directors should also be able to think of a scenario digging revenue outside rates. It is necessary to ease the burden of subsidy borne by city government or the central government, "said Alvinsyah.




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