Cleaner air has long been a shared goal for Jakartans, and it has become increasingly urgent with visible smog and pollution regularly shrouding the city. The implementation of LEZs provides a solution for improving air quality by reducing transport-related emissions and limiting the use of polluting vehicles in high-traffic areas. In general, LEZs are adjoining areas that employ both priced (fines or fees) and non-priced (time restrictions) strategies to reduce vehicle use. In 2021, the Government of Jakarta initiated a pilot LEZ project within the busy and popular Old Town district of the city, where only pedestrians, cyclists, public buses, and designated vehicles are allowed access. Initial results from air quality monitoring and public perception surveys indicate positive improvements in Old Town’s accessibility and street conditions.
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