2026.09.02
On August 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions on the framework to implement the technical cooperation project titled “Project for Improvement of Public Transport in Jakarta Metropolitan Area”, with Directorate General of Transportation and Multimodal Integration in the capital city Jakarta. The signatures were exchanged between Mr. Mohamad Risal Wasal, Directorate General of Transportation and Multimodal Integration of the Ministry of Transportation of Indonesia and Chief Representative Takeda Sachiko of JICA Indonesia Office.
Signing ceremony
In the Jakarta Metropolitan area, traffic congestion has become increasingly serious due to population growth and urban expansion. Given the circumstance, the Project aims to strengthen capacities for planning and coordinating public transport systems and transport interchanges, as well as capacities for formulating financing schemes for the Directorate General of Transportation and Multimodal Integration (DGTMI) and related organizations in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area, through the preparation of feeder transport interchange development plans in pilot areas, the establishment of coordination mechanisms among relevant organizations, and the development of handbooks on implementation methods and business models. The Project will help improve connectivity within the public transport network including MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and promote public transport use, contributing to alleviating traffic congestion and advancing sustainable urban transport in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Republic of Indonesia
- Project Objective
Capacity on planning and coordination to improve intermodal connectivity and integration is enhanced.
- Implementation Period (Planned)
36 months
- Implementing Agency
Directorate General of Transportation and Multimodal Integration (DGTMI)
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 9（Industry, innovation and infrastructure）
Goal 11（Sustainable cities and communities）
Goal 13（Climate action）
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