Aksi Swadaya Pemuda Perbaiki Jalan Rusak, Warga Berharap Ada Keterlibatan Pemkab

Summary

In Pringsewu, Lampung, a group of young people took matters into their own hands by repairing the damaged West Sumatra Highway (Jalinbar) independently. Concerned about the high rate of traffic accidents caused by the poor road conditions, they banded together to fill the potholes, with many local residents donating materials like sand and cement. Despite limited reach, their initiative aims to encourage community collaboration and reduce accidents. The young activists are calling on local government officials to take action and help improve the roads, especially with the upcoming holiday season approaching.

Takeaways

• 😀 A group of young people in Pringsewu, Lampung, took the initiative to repair damaged roads on their own without government assistance.
• 😀 The road being repaired is part of the West Sumatra Trans-Java route (Jalinbar).
• 😀 The repair work was carried out independently for over a week, with no involvement from the local government yet.
• 😀 The youth-led initiative was motivated by concerns over traffic accidents caused by poor road conditions.
• 😀 The action was done in a spirit of community service and self-help, with the youth contributing their time and energy.
• 😀 The repair materials, such as sand and cement, were transported by a pickup truck circulating in the area.
• 😀 The youth movement’s slogan, “perbaikan jalan oleh rakyat” (road repair by the people), was displayed on the truck.
• 😀 The initiative has received donations from local residents who wanted to participate in improving the road.
• 😀 The upcoming Mudik season, when many people travel, has made road safety a key concern, motivating the repair work.
• 😀 The youth involved in the action hope that their efforts will encourage others to contribute to road repairs and create a spirit of mutual cooperation in the community.

Q & A

What is the main action described in the script?

The main action described in the script is a group of young people in Pringsewu, Lampung, taking the initiative to repair a damaged section of the Jalan Lintas Barat (Jalinbar) highway independently due to concerns about traffic accidents caused by the poor road conditions.

Why did the group decide to repair the road?

The group decided to repair the road because they were concerned about the high number of traffic accidents caused by the bad road conditions, particularly the potholes.

How did the group fund the road repairs?

The group funded the repairs through self-contribution (Swadaya), relying on donations from the local community who wanted to participate in the initiative.

What is written on the pickup truck used by the group?

The pickup truck used by the group has a sign that reads 'perbaikan jalan oleh rakyat' (road repairs by the people), highlighting that the repairs were being carried out by the community itself.

Has the local government been involved in the repair efforts?

No, the local government of Pringsewu has not yet been involved in the repair efforts. The initiative is being carried out entirely by the community without official government support.

What is the group's hope for the community and the government?

The group hopes to inspire others in the community to engage in mutual cooperation (gotong royong) to repair the road and for the local government to step in and assist in fixing the road as well.

What additional factor makes the road repairs urgent?

The upcoming mudik season (annual homecoming for Eid) makes the road repairs more urgent, as the safety of travelers could be at risk due to the damaged road conditions.

What materials are being used to repair the road?

The materials used to repair the road include sand and cement, which are carried around by the group's pickup truck to the damaged areas.

What is the group's goal in terms of road safety?

The group's goal is to reduce the number of traffic accidents in Pringsewu by repairing potholes and improving the road conditions.

What is the group's main challenge in this initiative?

The main challenge the group faces is not being able to reach all the damaged areas of the road in the district due to limited resources and the extensive nature of the damage.