Traffic. What else is new?

Every morning at 7.30 am the bell rings at JIS and it's time to go to class. But what happens when you're stuck in traffic? Everyone knows how embarrassing it is to walk into a classroom late, but what happens when you live in a country where traffic is a constant issue?
Everyday I walk into class pass the second bell and teachers always asks me "why are you late". Traffic. What else is new?
Traffic is an issue Jakarta is constantly dealing with. It's everywhere. I used to get so frustrated when I had to walk into class late everyday, but now I'm used to it. There's nothing you can do but wait patiently. I once considered walking, but one step out the door and you're dead. There are no pedestrian crossings. Cars are not going to stop just for you to cross the road. It amuses me how Jakarta's government isn't even considering pedestrian crossings. What happens if there is a major emergency, like being late to geography class and school is right around the corner? Will you be able to walk? The answer is no. I think that Jakarta's government should consider pedestrian crossings. Not just so I won't be late to school anymore, but it could also help reduce Jakarta's traffic issue. People would actually be able to walk on the roads safely. I would definitely use the pedestrian crossing, and I'm pretty sure many others would use it as well.