increasingly severe traffic jams and irregular spatial planning in the city of Makassar
This is a Response to the Pemuda Bersuara Berdaya wikithon
The regional head candidates of Makassar City have a big responsibility to formulate policies that can answer the needs of their citizens and overcome various problems that have long been faced. In my opinion, there are 2 important issues that need to be a priority for the new regional head candidates so that the planning and development of Makassar in the future are more targeted. The first issue that must be a serious concern is the increasingly severe traffic congestion, especially on main roads such as Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, Jalan AP Pettarani, and Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan. The congestion that occurs in the city of Makassar is caused by the increasing number of private vehicles which continues to increase every year while the road capacity does not change to accommodate existing vehicles, the increasing population in Makassar also increases the demands of community life which also increases the volume and frequency of population activities so that there is an imbalance in road needs with population density, low levels of knowledge and traffic culture Where many road users are not orderly by going against the flow and also parking vehicles on the shoulder and body of the road, inadequate public transportation, and ineffective arrangement of heavy tonnage vehicles. One solution that can be proposed is the improvement and enhancement of public transportation, such as bus rapid transit (BRT) or the development of rail-based transportation. Prospective regional heads also need to encourage stricter policies to reduce the use of private vehicles, for example by limiting the number of new vehicles or developing an effective paid parking system so that the increasingly rampant illegal parking problem in commercial areas can be handled. In addition, improving the quality of sidewalks and bicycle lanes can be one way to encourage residents to choose to walk or cycle, as well as increasing the supply of space that can be used to accommodate new activity infrastructure.
The second issue that is no less important is the increasingly irregular spatial planning of Makassar City due to rapid urbanization. Many green areas have now been converted into housing or shopping centers without careful planning, resulting in a decline in environmental quality, such as reduced water catchment areas and increased air pollution. Prospective regional heads must have a sustainable spatial planning policy, by increasing green open spaces and strictly controlling development permits so that the balance between development and the environment is maintained.
Overall, these two main issues should be the main focus of regional head candidates in building a more advanced and prosperous Makassar City. Handling and reducing congestion, developing efficient public transportation, and more integrated spatial planning are important initial steps to improve the quality of life of the community. With a clear vision and real action, Makassar can develop into a more modern city, while still paying attention to the welfare of its citizens and preserving its environment.- Affiliation
- universitas bosowa
- Age
- 16-21
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