Jakarta Governor Aims for More Comfortable City Life Through Connectivity

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung aims to enhance the comfort and convenience of the capital's residents, identifying connectivity as a key factor. "If you ask me what is most important, in one word, it is making [life] comfortable," he stated.

The provincial government is actively working to improve public transportation links. The LRT Jakarta Fase 1B Velodrome-Manggarai line is set to open in August 2026, with plans to extend it further to Dukuh Atas. This expansion aims to create a more integrated transit system.

Additionally, a pedestrian deck, dubbed the "donut bridge," is under construction in Dukuh Atas, scheduled for completion in 2028. This facility will connect six different public transport modes. Governor Anung also mentioned ongoing construction of an underground tunnel linking several hotels near Bundaran HI to the MRT station, with a target completion date around early next year, potentially as a gift for Jakarta's 500th anniversary.

Beyond transportation, the administration is working to achieve 100% clean water coverage for all Jakarta residents through PAM Jaya by 2029. Improvements are also being made to public spaces, with renovations planned for Taman Semanggi, aiming for partial completion by the end of this year.