Tangerang City Government Center Prepared to Become a Low Emission Area

According to Sachrudin, checking vehicle emissions should not stop being a routine activity. Test results need to be used to evaluate vehicle emissions as well as determine the steps needed to improve air quality.

“This emission test is not only routine, but also how we carry out evaluations in order to reduce gas emissions in the air so that the people of Tangerang City can live healthy lives,” he said.

This program is also part of the Blue Sky effort which focuses on controlling air pollution, especially emissions produced by motor vehicles.

After carrying out the emission test, the Tangerang City Government will carry out a trial of a low emission area in the Puspem area. Vehicles entering the area must have passed an emissions test, proven by a sticker or inspection result document.

Goods vehicles and public transportation must also have proof of valid periodic tests. The city government prohibits parked vehicles from leaving the engine running or idling.

This provision is expected to reduce emissions released by vehicles while in government areas. This policy also encourages officials and visitors to take part in maintaining air quality.

Apart from emissions testing, the Tangerang City Government encourages the use of public transportation and environmentally friendly vehicles, including battery-based electric vehicles. The habit of sharing vehicles when going to the office is also encouraged to reduce the number of private vehicles on the road.