Jokowi said, six toll roads in the city that is pro-people policies because it gives room for mass transit to be passed.

toll roads in the city

Jokowi said, six toll roads in the city that is pro-people policies because it gives room for mass transit to be passed.



After Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo approved continuing toll of six mega projects in the city, not a few who argue that it is no longer Jokowi policy pro-people. Jokowi that had menggadang-gadangkan always make policies that favor the people, becomes questionable due to his decision. A six-lane expressway projects in the city considered to provide space for the entry of private vehicles.

In response, claiming that the mega project Jokowi six toll roads in the city that is pro-people policies because it gives room for mass transit to be passed.

"Why do not pro-how, it's allowed in mass transportation. Bulk transport it to the people, so that we can enjoy the motorway. Every benefit of any of the people to mass transit, meaning young people accommodated," said Jokowi, at City Hall on Friday ( 01.11.2013).

For the study of other large cities, such as Boston, Seoul, and Chicago, Jokowi said toll roads in the city are destined to be torn down because of a personal vehicle. He also admitted that the six-lane highway is used only for private vehicles then Jokowi will not approve it.

"I told her that both of them must go, if the course must be added the lack of roads. Less mass transportation if yah its transport added. So both baseball may just add the course especially highways," said Jokowi.

Mass transportation that can be passed on six toll roads in the city, said Jokowi, also going through the process. For beginning to cross a six-lane expressway is Transjakarta and Kopaja AC bus. After getting the exposure of the Minister of Public Works Djoko Kirmanto, Jokowi believes that the project will contribute to reducing traffic congestion in Jakarta.

"I've already sealed that will reduce the traffic, network and radial ring, I catch it no contribution to reducing congestion," said Jokowi.

As reported earlier, the construction of a six-lane divided highway of four phases planned completion in 2022. The first phase, segment-Sunter Semanan 17.88 kilometers long with an investment of Rp 9.76 trillion and Sunter-Bekasi Kingdom corridor along 11 kilometers worth Rp 7.37 trillion.

The second phase, Duri Pulo-Kampung Melayu 11.38 kilometers long with an investment of Rp 5.96 trillion and Kemayoran-Kampung Melayu along 9.65 miles worth Rp 6.95 trillion.

The third stage, corridor-Tanah Abang Ulujami length 8.27 kilometers and total investment of Rp 4.25 trillion. And the last, namely, the Sunday Market-Casablanca along 9.56 miles with an investment of Rp 5.71 trillion.

If completed, the six toll roads that would be the one with the outer ring expressway of PT Jakarta tollroad Development but will charge separately with the outer ring expressway.