THE FUNCTION OF SIDEWALKS FOR PEDESTRIANS BASED ON LEGISLATION IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Residents who carry out their activities on foot can use the sidewalk, as one of the pedestrian facilities provided by the government. As time goes by, sidewalks that are supposed to be used by pedestrians change their function. The function of sidewalks is to facilitate pedestrian movement from one place to another by ensuring aspects of pedestrian safety and comfort. It is important to know that the role of inter-regional cooperation needs to be carried out so that it is more effective and mutual cooperation between one region and another and is emphasized in Article 328 paragraph (2) that the mechanisms and procedures for regional cooperation include procedures for cooperation between regions, and regional cooperation with other parties. third. Sidewalks are one of the supporting facilities for the implementation of Road Traffic and Transportation where sidewalks are one of the infrastructure that can be used by the community. The function of sidewalks is to facilitate pedestrian movement from one place to another by ensuring aspects of pedestrian safety and comfort. The importance of sidewalk issues should be a bit of a focus for the government, where according to the description above, the function of sidewalks has been confirmed in Article 34 paragraph (4) of the Government Regulation on Roads that sidewalks as intended in paragraph (3) are only intended for pedestrian traffic. The policy that will be implemented may be can be formed in accordance with regional regulations which adapt to the conditions of each region. It is hoped that the involvement of several parties will immediately make the dream trotor a reality for the community, especially pedestrians. It is hoped that the government will immediately form regional regulations regarding the function of sidewalks for the community so that sidewalks can return to their function.