B2W Indonesia to Sue Heru Budi over Jakarta Bicycle Lanes
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15 January 2024 08:35 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Bike to Work or B2W Indonesia community planned to sue Jakarta Acting Governor Heru Budi Hartono at the State Administrative Court (PTUN). The lawsuit is related to the city’s policies and technical practices over the past year related to the security, convenience, and safety of cyclists.
“The lawsuit is currently in the administrative stage, based on the advice from legal counsel,” the Chairman of B2W, Fahmi Saimima, told Tempo on Sunday, January 14.
B2W Indonesia argued that the Jakarta Provincial Government had failed to comply with the Regional Spatial Planning Plan (RTRW), which was set to last until 2023. They assessed that the city administration led by Heru Budi had not prioritized the budgeting and the facility for bicycle lanes.
Fahmi also said that the lawsuit being prepared by his legal team, Amar Lawfirm, would have legal consequences. “The consequences include an apology and administrative and material compensation,” he added.
A cyclist, Tatang (56), supported B2W Indonesia and emphasized the need to strengthen regulations for cyclists. “I believe B2W planned the lawsuit because there are things that are of concern,” he said when met at the Car Free Day event in Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta, on Sunday, January 14.
According to him, since the end of Anies Baswedan's term as Jakarta Governor, the existing bicycle lanes were no longer maintained, and some were even removed. “As a bicycle user, I think the act has deviated from the previous plan,” Tatang said.
He also said that Anies Baswedan created bicycle lanes to raise public awareness about using bicycles, reduce pollution, and reduce traffic congestion. Aside from regulations and facilities, he said there must be continuous education and dissemination to road users in the regions.
In contrast to Tatang, Yuni (50) opined that the bicycle lanes facilitated by the city government were quite good and that the problem was the awareness of road users. “Actually, the problem is that we (the people) need to have an orderly attitude. I think the government has made the efforts,” she said.
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