Bandung City Government Immediately Arranges Parking and Street Vendors at Kordon Market

So far, the existence of illegal parking on the body and shoulders of the road as well as street vendors (PKL) on the sidewalks has resulted in traffic delays. Bandung City Regional Secretary, Ema Sumarna, said that the body and shoulders of roads should not be used as parking lots. For this reason, he said vehicle parking would be encouraged and moved to the former health center land near Kordon Market. "Here the traffic jam is extraordinary, we will divert the parking for visitors and traders inside. We agreed that starting Saturday (2 March 2024) the parking will be diverted to government land at the former Puskesmas," said Ema when visiting Kordon Market, Friday 1 March 2024. He asked the sub-district head and regional officials to carry out outreach regarding the relocation of the parking location to the community. "The sub-district head is carrying out outreach. We will move all the people who usually park. The motorbikes will then go to the former Puskesmas. We will coordinate with Perumda Pasar," he said. Apart from that, traders selling on the sidewalk will also be relocated to the market area so that they do not interfere with the function of the sidewalk for pedestrians. Moreover, the Water Resources and Highways Department (DSDABM) will carry out sidewalk repairs along Jalan Buahbatu Canal. "There are no more traders selling on the sidewalk, because the sidewalk will also be repaired," he said. Regarding smooth traffic, Ema also asked the Transportation Agency to deploy officers and carry out traffic engineering. "Dishub plotting officers are assisted by regional and police departments to regulate traffic so that it runs smoothly," he said. (rob)**

Head of the Bandung City Communication and Information Office

Yayan A. Brilyana

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