Many Considerations, Observers Advise ERP Policy To Be Applied Next Year

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the Advocacy and Community Sector of the Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) Djoko Setijowarno suggested that the electronic paid road pricing (ERP) policy should be implemented in 2024.

According to Djoko, the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta must be able to conduct trials first on a number of sections, so that later all people can accept the policy.

"Later, in the context of implementation, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency can conduct trials on one road segment first. Furthermore, it will be applied to roads that have been designated as ERP sections," Djoko said in an official statement received in Jakarta, Thursday, January 19.

"It is better to start operating this ERP next year (2024), so there is still time to socialize to residents," he continued.

Not only the consideration of the trial, said Djoko, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government must also consider the amount of tariffs that will be imposed later, so that the goal of reducing congestion in the capital city can be achieved.

"It is better if DKI Jakarta also finalizes the tariff range and tariff calculations," he said.

Djoko said, if the ERP policy is fully matured, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government can implement a strategy for implementing progressive parking rates in the city center, as well as progressive vehicle taxes.

"The synergy of the central government and regional governments can be carried out to accelerate the implementation of this Electronic Paid Road," he said.

For your information, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government plans to implement an ERP or electronic paid road, this year.

Regarding tariffs, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency has proposed the amount to range from Rp. 5,000 to Rp. 19,900 for one pass.

In the draft Draft Regional Regulation (Raperda) for Electronic Traffic Control (PPLE), it is explained that this policy is an electronic restriction of motorized vehicles on certain roads, areas, and times.

In detail, the policy for the traffic sector can reduce congestion, shorten travel time, improve traffic safety, and change traffic behavior.