Albert Herdianto Widjojo
In the last two weeks, especially in the past three days, traffic in Jakarta has changed significantly. Jakarta (and Palembang – the capital of South Sumatra Province, which is located on the island of Sumatra, while Jakarta is on the island of Java) which is busy hosting the ASIAN GAMES which has been held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 which will impose some previous rules special traffic with the aim of ensuring the smoothness and timeliness of the movement of athletes from and to the designated venues around Jakarta and surrounding areas.
During the Asian Games, vehicles that can move on limited lanes in the city of Jakarta are vehicles with vehicle number plates that match the date; odd or even. Some entrances and exits of tolls that pass in the city center are also closed. Some schools that are on the track or near the venues are closed. This condition is indeed very capable of reducing traffic congestion but is very troublesome for city residents. However, even though initially there were so many complaints due to the temporary regulations, at present the citizens of the city have been able to receive it well and consider the hassle as a sacrifice and dedication for the success of organizing the biggest sporting event in Asia.
How are the games progressing and looks like arrangements are gigantic
During such large-scale events it is better to use public transport.
You’re right, and since there are online taxis like Uber, Grab or GoJek, I prefer that transportation, practical; not tired of driving, cheaper than regular taxis, no need to think about parking, picked up and delivered according to our will.
always strange how cities without the infrastructure to host sporting events will try anyway…
What or which city do you mean by “cities without the infrastructure”, brother?
any city that has to pull that “only plates which end in an odd number” nonsense because they can’t handle the upscale of traffic
The problem of traffic jam in Jakarta has long been a problem. As the 12th city with the most congested traffic in the world based on the latest research after Los Angeles in 1st rank Moscow 2, New York 3, San Francisco 4, Bogota 5, Sao Paulo 6, London 7, Atlanta 8, Paris 9, Miami 10, Bangkok 11 etc. The Provincial Government has carried out various policies and traffic regulations besides continuing to add various infrastructures.
Are the cities I mentioned above inadequate to hold sporting events because of the traffic problems?
Yes, they are. I live in LA and can endorse that the city should be denied hosting any sporting events until such a time as they can handle the additional traffic
LA is also inadequate due to lack of parking, but that is another issue
Does LA lack of infrastructure?
One of the problems in Jakarta so far is that many people prefer to use private vehicles rather than public transportation.
folks definitely use private vehicles here, but the public transportation doesn’t really work here
Jakarta residents make vehicle sales numbers continue to increase rapidly while adding infrastructure takes a long time.
Hanoi is a city that wants and has been chosen as the organizer of sporting this event but later gave up due to the economic crisis.
Hanoi? Isn’t that the place where the three monks have to move the 64 gold disks?
Is it right? I did not follow the news about Vietnam.
you’ve never heard the Buddhist myth about the Towers of Hanoi?
If you mean that legend, the legend of the Tower of Hanoi comes from Benares – India. The city I mean is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and not a legend that later became a game of mathematics, bro.
I always thought that legend was about Hanoi, Vietnam. Shows how much I know…
But I did write a program to solve the towers of hanoi, up to eight disks…
You must be great with your smart program!
it didn’t even have a graphic element, just told you which discs moved where
it’s indeed an honour to be a host to such big events!
Yeah! Most people are very enthusiastic, Branka.
That is good for your area Albert. What a special honor to do this.
Yes, you are right, Carol. It is a special honor for us, especially because this is for the second time.
Even better, the second time around.
Oh… I didn’t know it started… oh no!!
But glad your country people are not too affected by the changes…
it’s indeed an honour to be a host to such big events!!
Yes, it has been for three days, my friend!
Hei… I thought you are one of the members of the 4 X 200-meter freestyle swimming team that won the bronze medal this afternoon.
Affected was certain. I have been “locked up” for three days at the hotel because of work and the difficulty of arranging private transportation.
Sorry to disappoint you but I’d need Sex reassignment surgery to be in that team… lol
oh I can’t believe I miss swimming events! I love to watch swimming!
Now I am convinced that you are a girl.
Who knows it’d be my second reassignment surgery … lol
It is your right to change many times…
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I got so close with the doctor I can get discount :p
As a caring friend, I think that’s good news.