Policy Pathology in Urban Traffic Governance: The Case of Bandung City

Abstract

This study analyzes policy pathology in handling traffic congestion in Bandung City using Hogwood and Peters' theory. Through qualitative methods with in-depth interviews and document analysis, this study identifies two forms of dysfunction, namely organizational pathology and information pathology. The findings show that the failure to reduce congestion stems from three indications of organizational pathology, namely sub-optimization of multiple organizations, muscle atrophy, and a shift in objectives. Information pathology was also identified in the form of an inability to learn and failure to implement policy instructions. This study concludes that the root cause of congestion lies not only in technical aspects, but also in systemic dysfunction in the policy process, which requires a fundamental approach through strengthening inter-agency coordination, increasing fiscal capacity, and developing an effective information system, with priority given to the development of integrated public transportation as a sustainable solution.