Received Transportation Award, Anies's Men: Not Only Jakarta, But Indonesia

Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan (Photo: Instagram @aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta received the 2021 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) for the sustainable intermodal integration program of public transportation.

President Director of PT Transjakarta BUMD, Sardjono Jhony Tjitrokusumo, said that the Transjakarta mode of transportation plays a big role in supporting transportation integration in Jakarta. He said, this award was not only the pride of Jakarta.

"All Transjakarta people I feel very happy, can work hand in hand with all to realize the vision and mission of the Governor of DKI and all his staff for the people and the city of Jakarta, of course this is proud not only for Jakarta, but also for Indonesia," said Jhony in a written statement. , Monday, November 2.

Jhonny said, Transjakarta's role in winning the award for sustainable transportation services does not only come from Transjakarta services that operate on the main road, but also through the existence of Jaklingko which serves the mobility of residents in residential areas.

"The direction of the Governor (Anies Baswedan) regarding the integration of public transport and the sustainability of public transportation in Jakarta through the Jaklingko program is quite a priority for residents," he said.

Previously, Anies said that Jakarta was awarded the STA 2021 award. This annual award was given to cities that have shown commitment, political will, and vision in the fields of sustainable transportation and urban development.

"I am also proud of Jakarta's achievement in increasing integrated transportation innovation. This is a reminder that we must continue to strive to improve existing transportation services, so that the comfort of residents in transportation is guaranteed," said Anies.

In the past year, said Anies, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, BUMD, and Jakarta transportation stakeholders have succeeded in presenting various innovations to improve the quality of transportation in Jakarta.

Among other things, the expansion of lanes and the addition of bicycle facilities, the revitalization of bus stops and sidewalks, the arrangement of pedestrian facilities in the villages, and the integration of various modes of public transportation.

"STA 2021 is a victory for the citizens of Jakarta, it is inseparable from the collaboration with residents, transportation activists for wayfinding design, electric bus innovation, and AC microtrans," said Anies.