Press Bandung Pollution, Ministry Of Transportation Develops BRT Public Transportation

BRT illustration (Photo: Antara)

The Directorate General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) is developing public transportation for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Bandung area, West Java. This is to reduce congestion and air pollution in the area.

Director General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation Risyapudin Nursin said, along with the increase in the number of motorized vehicles, air pollution for urban communities is needed a solution for people to switch to mass transportation.

"Therefore, one of the efforts made is through the development of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Bandung Basin area, West Java," said Risyapudin quoting Antara.

He conveyed that the construction of BRT in Bandung would cover 21 km of Cimahi, Padalarang to Sumedang areas. In addition, the construction of this service is also carried out jointly in the city of Medan, North Sumatra.

He revealed that the development of stage one BRT will begin in 2025, stage 2 in 2026 and stage 3 in 2027.

"Later on, this bus-based fast transportation system will be environmentally friendly and use low-carbon energy. The travel time will be faster with special lanes and there is certainty of schedules," he said.

Furthermore, Risyapudin said that the rates that will be made affordable for all levels of society and of course take advantage of a clear information system at bus stops, buses and application use.

In addition, this service will prioritize gender equality, disability and social inclusion in inclusive bus and infrastructure designs.

It is planned that this BRT service will be integrated with the Padalarang High Speed Train Station, Cimahi Railway Station, Leuwipanjang Type A Terminal, and Tegalluar High Speed Train Station.

"During the construction of BRT, we hope that there will be support from all stakeholders from the Provincial, Regency/City, Police to the community. We all need collaboration and synergy," he said.

He invited the public, especially in the Bandung area, to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) public transportation to reduce air pollution in the area.

Risyapudin added that the Ministry of Transportation continues to strive to provide public transportation according to the mandate of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation of the central and regional governments must be jointly present in providing mass transportation for the community.

"We hope that later there will be BRTs that can be a solution to unravel congestion and reduce air pollution," said Risyapudin.