Why Indonesia Should Develop Sustainable Transport A.S.A.P

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Why Indonesia Should Develop Sustainable Transport A.S.A.P
by \| 30-08-2016 18:42 0
Hello! Sorry for the late post though! So, today I will report Sustainable Transport in Indonesia, in terms of Public Transportation. As the fourth biggest population in the world, Indonesia 's demand to transportation would be growing-up each year. According to UNEP Report, Indonesia's car ownership keep growing exponentially, especially the motor cycle's ownership. Even 88% of fuel transport consumption are consumed by road transport which is refers to private transportation. (See the figure below) Yet, Air pollution issues has become a chronic problems in Medium-size and metropolitan cities due to lots of private cars, traffic jam, emission gas from motor vehicles and Industries, which can trigger more issues such as Urban Heat Islands and etc. Transport sector itself, gives 60 - 80% proportions in air pollution issues (Linda in UNEP reports). In terms of GHG emissions, Indonesia's transportation would contribute 31.9% of its GHG emissions generally (Worldbank.org). It's almost 16 MT CO2eq per-year. These issues, should be addressed a.s.a.p! In terms of Transportation sectors, Indonesia needs to develop the sustainable Transportation system, which is refer to develop its mass/public transportation, infrastructure, and educating people for using Public Transportation often. Yups, in Indonesia, 1 household could have -at least- 2 or 3 motorcycles, besides having 1 car also. Each of family member can have their own motorcycle to go to school or everywhere. These issues need to be addressed a.s.a.p, besides having good transportation and infrastructure, our government needs to educate people how "cheap, fast, and comfort" to use Public Transportation as well. So that we can achieve Sustainable Transport in Indonesia.

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says :
It would be ideal to have the two at the same time, economic development and sustainability. Thank you for showing us the latest events in Indonesia for the past six months! cheers
Posted 09-09-2016 15:40

says :
I really appreciate the design you introduced in the report.
I can see that emerging markets have to adapt their industrialisation to more sustainable state.
As you said people need to be educate on how 'cheap, fast, and comfort' it is to use Public Transportation as well. So that we can achieve Sustainable Transport.

Keep the good job!
Posted 03-09-2016 15:14

says :
Muhammad, very well presented report. As said earlier, with increase in per capita income in countries, more people are buying their own cars instead of relying on public transport. In the long run it is going to affect the pollution and carbon emission index of the country.
Posted 31-08-2016 21:02

says :
That's a well written and detailed report. Like Yvonne mentioned, we need multiple options aside mass private cars. There can be car pools for cooperate organizations rather than having one car to a staff. More so, Indonesia's GHG emission is quiet too much, something needs to be done to change that.
Posted 31-08-2016 18:09

Yvonne Wabai says :
I think what cities need to do is to give their inhabitants choices when it comes to transport. Instead of just road transport, we can have trams, electric trains, underground trains, cable cars, cycling paths etc. These will go a long way in reducing emissions. However, for developing and underdeveloped countries, this remains to be a dream. However, with sustainable economic policies, I believe we can achieve this.
Posted 31-08-2016 05:49