Tunai Many Responses From Observers, Here Are 4 Facts Related To The ERP Policy Discourse In Jakarta

JAKARTA - The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta will implement a paid road or electronic road pricing (ERP) on 25 roads in the capital city to improve traffic movement control, this year.

This policy is considered the right step to reduce congestion in the capital city of DKI Jakarta.

However, many from the view of observers who think the policy needs to be studied more deeply before it is finally implemented in the capital city.

Here are 4 Facts on Electronic Road Pricing Policy (ERP):

1. Still in Draft

The plan to implement a paid road or ERP is still in the form of a draft Draft Regional Regulation (Raperda) 'About Electronic Traffic Control'.

The policy has not been ratified and has not been included in the regulatory number. Acting (Pj) DKI Jakarta Governor Heru Budi Hartono said the Raperda on Electronic Traffic Control (PPLE) is still under discussion at the DKI Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).

In order to implement it, the Raperda needs to be formulated into a Regional Regulation (Perda). Then, it is lowered back to a Governor Regulation (Pergub) or a Governor's Decree (Kepgub).

2. The purpose of the Policy Draft

This ERP policy aims to increase the effectiveness of the use of traffic space to control the mobility of DKI Jakarta residents.

Thus, it is necessary to organize traffic needs management based on the criteria for comparing the volume of motorized vehicle traffic with road capacity, network availability and public transportation services, as well as environmental quality.

3. Rate of Tariff

The amount of tariffs on the paid road policy or ERP on a number of roads in the capital is planned to be around Rp. 5,000 to Rp. 19,900 once crossing.

Electronic Traffic Control in the Traffic Control Area Electronically with the imposition of these rates is planned to be enforced every day, from 05.00 to 22.00 WIB.

4. Paid Road Implementation Area Criteria

There are four regional criteria that ERP can apply, including the level of density or comparison of motorized vehicle traffic volume with road capacity on one of the roads equal to or greater than 0.7 at peak/busy hours.

Second, in an area that has two lanes and each lane has at least two lanes.

Third, in areas that can only be passed by motorized vehicles with an average speed of less than 30 km/hour at peak hours.

Fourth or lastly, there are networks and public transportation services in routes that comply with minimum service standards and statutory provisions.

Previously, the Chairman of the DPP for Infrastructure of the NasDem Party, Okky Asokawati, stated that his party did not agree if the electronic paid road system (ERP) was implemented in Jakarta.

According to Okky, the implementation of ERP will actually cause polemics. The public will be harmed because they have to pay every time their vehicle crosses the roads that the policy applies.

"The existence of infrastructure sourced from the state budget is intended for the people. Therefore, the idea of a paid road is a counterproductive idea," Okky said in his statement, Wednesday, January 11.

The same thing was said by City Planning Observer Yayat Supriatna. Yayat assessed that ERP's policy was not entirely effective in unraveling congestion.

According to him, the policy will be effective if it is supported by the integration of other transportation systems.

"For example, if 25 roads are selected to be implemented (ERP), whether on 25 roads the public transportation as a replacement option is available or not. If in Thamrin-Sudirman it can be said that there is already an MRT and is the center of the destination for travel in Jabodetabek. So, it can be said that travel in Jabodetabek is concentrated in two areas, South Jakarta and Central Jakarta," Yayat said when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, January 11.

"So, if South Jakarta and Central Jakarta are the focus of the ERP, then there is an MRT, that's actually better. So, not just 25 (road sections), but first apply the probation period on the main road. If later the MRT has reached Jakarta City, then it can cross the Gajah Mada, Harmoni, to the North," he added.

With this trial, said Yayat, the public can consider bringing a private vehicle that is charged ERP or riding public transportation without having to be burdened with additional costs.

"So, people can compare which cheap payments use ERP or increase the MRT. So, there is a choice," he said.