Vice President Ma'ruf Amin: IKN Can Be A PInation Of Smart Transportation-Based City

Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

Vice President (Vice President) Ma'ruf Amin said that the capital city of Nusantara (IKN) in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan (Kaltim) could become a pioneer of cities based on smart and sustainable transportation.

The vice president said the government is currently combining the design of a smart transportation system and a smart city into the development of the archipelago as the new capital city of Indonesia.

"The capital city of Nusantara is expected to become a pioneer in cities based on smart and sustainable transportation that can inspire similar development in other cities," said the Vice President at the opening of The 19th Intelligence Transport System (ITS) Asia Pacific Forum 2024 or the 19th Asia Pacific Smart Transportation System Forum in 2024 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, May 28.

Furthermore, the Vice President said that the government is currently trying to support the development of technological innovations, including through the determination of standard electric car policies, electric vehicle incentive programs, and other transition driving programs.

"With these various efforts, the government is participating in implementing a smart transportation system into modern infrastructure in Indonesia in order to strengthen the economy and increase competitiveness while still paying attention to environmental aspects through meeting the zero carbon emission target as an effort to achieve the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045," said the Vice President.

On that occasion, the Vice President also conveyed several things related to the implementation of the ITS Asia Pacific Forum 2024 in order to produce concrete recommendations.

First, said the Vice President, the adoption of the strategy of other countries while adjusting the conditions and needs of each country.

"Today's meeting is the best opportunity to exchange information and share experiences so that it can help determine policy directions in each country. Make this forum a strategic forum for member countries to develop smart cities with smart transportation systems as the backbone," he said.

Second, increase cross-sector collaboration, both government, private, and academics to create comprehensive solutions for better urban mobility.

"This solution will encourage a better world realization for our next generation," said the Vice President.

Third, increase public literacy related to the use of smart transportation through publications and education.

According to the Vice President, the public needs to know the benefits and ways of using this system to increase economic activity while still prioritizing environmentally friendly principles.

Finally, apply the development of transportation technology inclusively and fairly.

"Make sure everyone and every country get benefits, without anyone and any country left behind. Therefore, I hope this forum can produce concrete recommendations for all ITS Asian Pacific member countries and have a positive impact on world progress," said the Vice President.