Frequent Traffic Jams In Palmerah, Residents Hope PKL Arrangement Is Not Just A Ceremonial

JAKARTA The congestion, which is almost a daily sight in the Palmerah Market area, West Jakarta, has finally received serious attention from the government. However, residents hope that control efforts will not stop at temporary patrols, but are truly sustainable and touch the root of the problem.

Pasar yang menjadi pusat aktivitas ekonomi warga ini kerap mengalami kepadatan parah, terutama pada jam sibuk. Tak sedikit pengguna jalan yang mengeluhkan lama waktuja dan semrawutnya arus lalu lintas di kawasan tersebut.

"If it's just a raid for a moment, it's useless. The next day it will be jammed again," complained Rendi (38), an online motorcycle taxi who often passes through the Palmerah area.

He hopes that the presence of officers really regulates traffic, not just passing or guarding without action.

Responding to such complaints, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) confirmed that it had alerted officers to routinely patrol the area in front of the Palmerah Market. This patrol aims to take action against traffic violations, including illegal parking and public transportation that have stopped carelessly, which have been the cause of traffic jams.

"We synergize with Satpol PP and Polda Metro Jaya. Control is carried out firmly, especially against traffic violators in dense areas such as Palmerah," said Head of DKI Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, Monday (14/7/2025).

This step was greeted positively, although some residents regretted that there was no long-term arrangement, especially for street vendors (PKL) who were selling on the road. The presence of disordered street vendors often narrows down.

"It's not that we are anti-PKL, but please arrange it. Don't let everything be allowed to sell merchandise on the road," said Fitri (42), a housewife who spends every day at the market.

The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency also encourages the involvement of residents in maintaining order. Residents are asked not to hesitate to report traffic violations through the JAKI application as a form of active participation in fixing the city.

Syafrin is optimistic that the chronic congestion in Palmerah can be broken down if all parties want to move together. We need community support. We will continue to take concrete and collaborative steps," he said.

However, residents still hope that the supervision carried out will not only be active when in the spotlight, but will become a routine agenda that is consistent and has a real impact.