Valued Being Center for Economic Growth West Java, South Bandung Soon Make Up Transport System

INDUSTRY.co.id - Bandung, Bandung City, especially the South is considered as one of the areas that are very strategic, and certainly very menggiutkam for investors. In the future, the area of ​​South Bandung is believed to be a major economic growth center in West Java. There are so many economic potentials that can be extracted there.

In addition, this area is very strategic. Because crossed Padaleunyi toll, Soroja toll road, plans for the construction of fast train lines, elevated toll road and so forth.

Head of Physical Planning and Regional Development Division (BAPPEDA) of West Java, Slamet Mulyanto S said, this strategic area makes investment in South Bandung increased rapidly in recent years. A number of industries grew in this area as a major supporter of tourism, including textiles, property and services. This condition causes South Bandung more solid.

"One indication of South Bandung as a center of economic growth, seen from the many investors who invest in this area. Even in the visible (economic growth) seen from the higher volume of vehicles in the region, "said Slamet in Bandung, some time ago.

Since the end of last year, the central government has projected the concept of developing Jakarta-Bandung into a megapolitan. The concept set forth in the 2045 Indonesian Vision Document is part of the government's efforts to develop new economic growth pockets, as well as to anticipate urbanization in Java.

Bappenas estimates that 67 percent of the population will live in urban areas within the next 27 years. Anticipating these conditions, the government must build infrastructure and create new sources of economic growth. The goal is that residents do not accumulate in one area.

Bappenas estimates that 80 million people will occupy Jakarta and Bandung. The government predicts megapolitan growth leading east-south, heading southeast. As a result, megapolitan Jakarta and Bandung will be unified ie, Jakarta-Bandung Megapolitan Urban Area. One of the areas that will enter the megapolitan urban area is South Bandung.

"The existence of Soroja toll which was inaugurated late last year can summarize the distance of South Bandung with the surrounding area. In addition, the government is preparing a number of efforts such as widening the main road to South Bandung from ROW 16 to ROW 20 as in the document issued by the Office of Settlement and Regional Administration of Bandung Regency, making shortcuts or connecting roads, to the development of mass public transportation facilities, "he explained.

In the Bandung Raya Bandung Investment Needs Plan document 2016, the local government plans to develop Fly Over Kopo and Buah Batu, Ciwidey cross roads, Soreang-Ketapang-Baleendah-Majalaya highways, Majalaya cross roads and Banjaran highways.

While the transportation infrastructure that is being prepared is LRT Bandung Raya, which is a cooperation agreement between West Java Provincial Government which passes five areas of Bandung, Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, Cimahi, and Sumedang. LRT Bandung Raya will be terintergarasi into three corridors that lead to the area of ​​South Bandung.

And there will also be public transportation metro capsule Bandung which has been proclaimed the government in February 2018 ago, also the construction of railway Ciwidey - Rancabuaya.

"In general, the development of infrastructure and transportation facilities in the South Bandung region will be improved given the economic growth potential of the region is very high," he said.

Meanwhile, Transportation Practitioner from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Ade Sjafruddin, said the improvement of South Bandung transportation system needs to be placed on the framework of integration of development of sustainable transportation system as a whole.

"The steps to build a sustainable transport system need to be realized by formulating the appropriate policy of regulatory content, operating standards, efficient technology selection and enhancing perceptions and public participation through the framework of integrated planning," explained Ade.

Asistant Vice President of Agung Podomoro Land, Agung Wirajaya welcomed the local government's plan to overcome various problems in South Bandung.

"As a business actor, we appreciate local government policies that can drive the business climate better. The improvement of infrastructure and the ease of regulation has attracted many business circles to invest in the area, "Agung closed.