Long traffic jams are still often felt on Indonesian roads, especially in big cities like Jakarta. You may feel tired from the frequent traffic jams. To reduce this congestion, the government will start implementing ERP or Electronic Road Pricing in Jakarta. Learn more about ERP technology in our following article.

ERP is an electronic toll road system. This system has been implemented in various countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The implementation of the ERP system in the country has had a positive impact on overcoming existing traffic jams. The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta will start implementing this system as an effort to deal with traffic jams that are a trademark of the city of Jakarta.

Still confused about ERP systems? In Indonesia, ERP is a new breakthrough in the field of technology for managing traffic and dealing with traffic jams. Let’s read and review this article ‘til the end for the complete explanation about ERP!

What is ERP

ERP or Electronic Road Pricing is a system implemented to control traffic. This system aims to reduce road use to a point where road use does not exceed the capacity of the existing road. The implementation of this electronic paid road system will be applied to certain road sections at certain times. This is useful for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of space use and controlling traffic movement on the highway.

This ERP system is different from the toll fee imposition system. ERP is enforced on highways in certain areas, while the toll system is only enforced on special roads. The imposition of fees or burdens of ERP will be imposed on car and motorbike drivers for congestion caused by vehicle density. Each vehicle that passes on a certain road and at a certain time will be charged. Therefore, ERP is also better known as "Congestion Pricing" or congestion costs.

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Purpose of Implementation of ERP

Quoting from the website of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, the implementation of the ERP system has several objectives as follows:

1. The implementation of the Electronic Paid Road System is carried out to manage the traffic situation and let movement and traffic to run regularly within the road capacity.

2. Implementation of ERP in DKI Jakarta Province is one of the Action Plans in the Core Activities in the Transportation Sector to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions (refer to Appendix I of Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 61 of 2011).

3. Implementation of ERP is part of a traffic control program (Transport Demand Management – TDM) that can be developed and implemented as one of the supporting policies in supporting the transportation system.

4. Revenue generated from the implementation of the Electronic Paid Road System is only used for costs of improving mass public transport services that use roads and improving road traffic performance (earmarking policy).

How ERP Works

The ERP system uses an electronic device called an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or On-Board Unit (OBU) which is installed in each vehicle. The electronic device has a function to measure the distance traveled and the travel time of the vehicle. In accordance with the results of these measurements, fees will be accumulated in accordance with the applicable rates.

When a vehicle passes through a certain road or fee collection gate, the electronic device in the vehicle will convey information to the fee collection system located on that road. The rates charged of course vary depending on the amount of distance and time traveled by the vehicle. The fee will be displayed by an electronic device in your vehicle so you can check and pay it easily.

ERP Payment Methods and Tariffs

This ERP system is still new so you may still not know about the regulations clearly. However, you don't have to worry because the rates, time, and method of paying for the ERP are listed in the DKI Jakarta Electronic Traffic Control (PPLE) Raperda. In accordance with Raperda PPLE article 10 paragraph 1, ERP will be enforced every day from 05.00 WIB to 22.00 WIB. The fare for crossing a paid road or ERP will be charged to drivers starting from Rp. 5,000 to Rp. 19,900 according to the recommendation from the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency. As for article 16 of the Raperda PPLE which explains the costs for violators of the system. A fine that will be imposed is 10 times the normal ERP rate, which will then be transferred to the regional treasury account.

This ERP payment system can be done in 2 ways, namely through the On Board Unit (OBU) or a special account. The following are ERP payment methods:

1. Through the On Board Unit (OBU)

Every vehicle must have an electronic device called an On Board Unit (OBU). Apart from measuring the distance traveled and travel time of the vehicle, this device can be used as a payment system. The OBU device can be loaded with electronic money which will automatically pay your vehicle's ERP tariff when it passes through the ERP road.

2. Through a Special Account

This account is specifically created to make ERP payments. After creating a special ERP account, you as the vehicle owner will get a special identity or ID. If the balance in the special account runs out, you can make a direct transfer from your other account to the ERP special account. Make sure your account always has enough balance so you don't incur a fine.

ERP Trial Site

Based on the DKI Jakarta PPLE Raperda, the ERP system trial will be implemented in 25 DKI Jakarta roads. The following are some of the roads that will be used for trials of the paid road system:

1. Jalan HR Rasuna Said

2. Jalan Gunung Sahari

3. Jalan Pasar Senen

4. Jalan Kramat Raya

5. Jalan Salemba Raya

6. Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan

7. Jalan Gajah Mada

8. Jalan Hayam Wuruk

9. Jalan Majapahit

10. Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat

11. Jalan Pramuka

12. Jalan Jenderal A Yani (Simpang Jalan Bekasi Timur Raya-Simpang Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan)

13. Jalan DI Panjaitan

14. Jalan MT Haryono

15. Jalan Gatot Subroto

16. Jalan M Husni Thamrin

17. Jalan Jend Sudirman

18. Jalan Sisingamangaraja

19. Jalan Panglima Polim

20. Jalan Fatmawati (Simpang Jalan Ketimun 1-Simpang Jalan TB Simatupang)

21. Jalan Jend S Parman (Simpang Jalan Tomang Raya- Simpang Jalan Gatot Subroto)

22. Jalan Tomang Raya

23. Jalan Kyai Caringin

24. Jalan Balikpapan

25. Jalan Suryopranoto

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Benefits of Using ERP

ERP is a government effort to tackle long traffic jams and regulate traffic flow on the highway. The benefits of ERP can be felt in various sectors such as the traffic, transportation, legal, and environmental sectors. The following are the benefits of implementing ERP according to the sector:

Traffic Sector

1. Reduce congestion

2. Shorten travel time

3. Improve traffic safety

4. Change people's behavior in traffic on the road

Transportation Sector

1. Improve mass public transport services

2. Encourage the shift from private vehicles to mass public transportation

3. Make mass public transport fares more affordable

4. Improve road traffic performance

Legal Sector

1. Electronic law enforcement

2. Cut the legal justice bureaucracy related to traffic violations

3. Increase public order

Environmental Sector

1. Reduce the noise generated by the vehicle

2. Reduce the level of air pollution that comes from vehicle exhaust

So, that's the explanation of this electronic paid road system or ERP. Congestion in a big city like Jakarta is quite a complicated problem and various methods have been carried out, yet congestion is still difficult to decipher. Even though this system is still controversial for some people, implementing an ERP system is expected to reduce congestion and make traffic more orderly.

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