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Jammed Jakarta: a History of Sprawling Growth and Poor Planning

It was a simpler Jakarta, and one now lost in time. Newly-independent Indonesia’s capital was abuzz with optimism and nationalist fever in the late 1940s — not to mention the sound of electric trolleys rolling through the city center and out to Menteng, which then was just a suburb. 12:02pm Jul 27, 2010

Have Current Policies Eased Jakarta's Traffic Jams?

In an attempt to confront Jakarta's transportation problems, successive governors have applied a series of policies. Have recent moves, from the busway to 3-in-1 restrictions and car-free Sundays, helped? We take a look. 12:03pm Jul 27, 2010

Do-It-Yourself Jakarta Traffic Solutions: Walk, Bike, Share a Car or Even Fly

Excruciating traffic jams and uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous public transportation have pushed some of us in Greater Jakarta to breaking point. But instead of losing hope, some enterprising people have found other modes of transportation. Here are some of the alternatives, depending on how much time, energy and money you have. 11:52pm Oct 23, 2009

Will Jakarta's MRT Arrive?

Bangkok has one. So does New Delhi. Even Manila has a light rail system and Mexico City is building one, too. So why doesn’t Jakarta, a Group of 20 nation and emerging global player, have a mass rapid transit (MRT) system? 11:33pm Oct 23, 2009

Too Many Vehicles, Too Few Roads

No single person or agency can be blamed for a collective failure of urban leadership and planning that dates back at least to the 1960s. This has led to what we have today: a city that’s barely tolerable because of traffic problems brought on by rapid growth, poor public transportation and too many cars. 11:25pm Oct 23, 2009

Easy Riders: But the Ojek and Bajaj Brigade Find it Hard to Make Ends Meet

The commuter train arrived at Jakarta's Juanda station near the State Palace at 12:30 p.m. As the passengers left, they were mobbed by at least 200 men chorusing, “Ojek! Ojek!” 11:07pm Oct 23, 2009

Metro Mini Madness: Crazy Drivers and Commuter Hell

Taking the Car: It Chokes Me, But It's a Status Symbol, Right?

The Trains Are Hell, When They Run

Riding the Train: a Torturous Journey of Desparation

“Cities are [supposed to be] developed for people, not for cars. The city of Jakarta provides only for cars and motorcycles." --Milatia Kusuma Mu’min, Indonesian country director of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.



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