Making Jakarta A Smart City
Imagine driving in Jakarta without getting trapped in traffic, being able to drift around freely, knowing where to park and hopping on the next train without losing time, energy and patience.
This utopian vision could become a reality as the Jakarta administration moves quickly to build a smart city by 2018, when the city will host the regional sporting event, the Asian Games.
Jakarta, which celebrated its 488th anniversary on June 22, lags behind other big cities in the region in utilizing information and communication technology advancements to address urban challenges.