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Odd-Even Policy Deemed Success, but Not Just for Short Term

The odd-even traffic policy as part of traffic engineering has been deemed a success in reducing private vehicle use and traffic jams, while increasing public transportation use in Jakarta. However, these are all deemed short-term impacts.

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A signboard states the rules for the application of the odd-even restrictions for cars on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, Friday (31/8/2018). The Jakarta administration will continue to implement the restrictions until the end of the Asian Para Games, which will be held from Oct. 6-13, 2018, with various adjustments.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The odd-even traffic policy as part of traffic engineering has been deemed a success in reducing private vehicle use and traffic jams, while increasing public transportation use in Jakarta. However, these are all deemed short-term impacts. To implement the policy permanently, further research is necessary on the policy’s long-term impact, including on businesses.

“Traffic is smoother nowadays,” said Ahmad Arie Budiawan, 30, who used a ride-hailing service in Central Jakarta on Friday (31/8/2018).

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