DPR-Polri Want Permanent Bike Paths To Be Dismantled, Deputy Governor Of DKI: We'll Learn Later

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria admitted that his party would consider the proposal from the DPR and the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to dismantle the permanent bicycle lane on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-MH Thamrin.

"Now there is a desire from the council's friends to be demolished, then the National Police Chief said that he agreed, later we will study it again, we will see again," said Riza at DKI City Hall, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, June 16.

Basically, Riza admitted that the DKI Provincial Government wants to provide the best facilities for all parties, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorized vehicle users, and public transportation.

"The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has created a bicycle lane in order to provide opportunities for bicycle users to have their own lane, so that it is not disturbed and does not interfere with users of other modes of transportation, because it is limited and regulated," he said.

However, a policy that the provincial government makes does not mean that it can please all parties. The important thing, he said, was that the policy was made based on the interests of many people.

"The policies taken are not possible to satisfy all parties, so the policies are taken for the benefit of many people, there is no policy for everyone, but policies for the benefit of many people," said Riza.

Moreover, said Riza, the construction of a permanent bicycle path that costs Rp. 30 billion was carried out with previous discussions with relevant stakeholders. Both with the police, and the experts.

"All the policies taken by Governor Anies must listen to all parties, pay attention to existing regulations and for the benefit of all, not for the classes of society," said Riza.

"We ourselves have implemented it (permanent bicycle lanes) together with the Traffic Headquarters, also after studying, reviewing, discussing, and so on," he added.

Previously, Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR Ahmad Sahroni asked the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit to review the permanent bicycle lane on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-MH Thamrin that was created by the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan.

"Please Mr. Chief of Police to evaluate the permanent bicycle path that already exists in Sudirman-Thamrin," said Sahroni, during a working meeting of Commission III of the DPR RI with the National Police at the Parliament Building, Senayan, Wednesday, June 16.

In fact, Sahroni suggested that the permanent bicycle lane with a program cost of Rp30 billion be dismantled. Because, apart from being prone to accidents, the permanent lane makes it difficult for other vehicles if the traffic is heavy.

"Please, the National Police Chief and his staff, especially the Korlantas here to address the permanent route, will be reviewed. If necessary, it will be dismantled and all road actors can use the road," he said.

Responding to this, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo agreed with the proposal from Commission III of the DPR RI which asked for permanent bicycle lanes to be dismantled.

"In principle, related to bicycle lanes, we will continue to look for the right formula. We agree that the permanent (lane) problem should be dismantled," said Sigit.