LRT Jabodebek is an alternative for people to mobilize in the midst of the KRL operational disruption that occurred in Bekasi.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI recorded the number of users of this transportation reaching 127,089 people on Tuesday, April 28, becoming the highest record since it started operating.
Manager of Public Relations LRT Jabodebek, Radhitya Mardika said that along with the adjustment of train travel operations in the area, some people switched to using the LRT Jabodebek as an alternative transportation.
"Especially for users from the Bekasi area and its surroundings," he said in an official statement, Wednesday, April 29.
Radhitya said in the midst of the operational dynamics of transportation in the Bekasi area, the management of the Jabodebek LRT expressed concern over the incident that occurred at the Bekasi Timur Station and hoped that the handling process would run optimally.
Regarding the increase in LRT Jabodebek users, Radhitya said that easy access was one of the supporting factors.
The distance between Bekasi Timur Station and Jati Mulya Station, which is about 2.7 kilometers (km), allows people to continue their journey practically using the LRT to Jakarta and other areas.
He said the high mobility was also reflected by a number of stations with the highest user volume, including Dukuh Atas Station with 18,764 users, Harjamukti Station 13,308 users, Kuningan Station 12,597 users, Jati Mulya Station 10,067 users, and Cikoko Station 10,025 users.
This positive trend continued on Wednesday, April 29 until 12.00 WIB with a total of 50,735 users, dominated by Harjamukti Station, Jati Mulya Station, Cikunir 1 Station, Bekasi Barat Station, and Cikoko Station.
Furthermore, Radhitya said this increase shows the role of LRT in maintaining the continuity of community mobility.
"LRT Jabodebek is present as part of a system of interconnected transportation. In the situation of operational adjustments, we strive to ensure that the public still has safe, comfortable, and reliable travel alternatives with a definite travel time," he said.
Radhitya said that the advantages of the Jabodebek LRT are also supported by the location of the stations which are in strategic points, such as business and office areas in Pancoran, Rasuna Said, and Setiabudi, as well as areas with high mobility such as Ciliwung and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
In addition, intermodal integration is also an important factor. The Jabodebek LRT is connected to various other modes of transportation such as KRL, MRT, TransJakarta, Whoosh, and feeder services, thus enabling more integrated travel without dependence on private vehicles.
"With these various advantages, the Jabodebek LRT continues to strengthen its role as part of a modern, integrated, and sustainable urban transportation ecosystem, as well as contributing to maintaining the smoothness of community mobility," he said.
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