JPO Pinisi Was Deliberately Built Without A Roof, Deputy Governor Riza: Award For Health Workers

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria said the Pinisi pedestrian bridge (JPO) was deliberately built without a roof. The reason, as a differentiator with others and to be more open.

"It was purposely built outdoors for the purposes of the JPO and the crossing to make it more open," said Riza to reporters, Saturday, March 12.

For differentiating reasons, said Riza, there have been many JPOs with models using roofs. Moreover, the selection of models and even then to be more varied.

"Indeed, there are JPOs that have a roof covering, some are outdoor," he said.

Riza even emphasized that one of the main reasons for choosing the roofless JPO model was to become an award for health workers. Because, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of them died.

"Indeed, it was designed as our appreciation for health workers who have died, heroes in the struggle against COVID-19," said Riza.

For information, JPO Pinisi was inaugurated by the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan on March 10. This JPO was built with a modern concept. There is a new hub that brings together pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transport.

The elevator facilities at JPO Karet Sudirman can also transport 8 bicycles as well as riders, as well as people with disabilities who need it and are equipped with a bike lounge.

In the middle of the JPO, there is a gathering room with the theme of the Pinisi Ship, the Jakarta Pandang Pandang community. This JPO is also equipped with CCTV and load sensors on the bridge for security.