THE ROLE OF THE DEPOK GOWESIN COMMUNITY AS AN ACTOR OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION TOWARDS AN ECO CITY IN THE CITY OF DEPOK

Putri Salsadila (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta)
Canda Della Agustia Disy (Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta)
Salwa Adina Zafira (Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta)
Aniqotul Ummah (Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta)
Teddy Chrisprimanata Putra (Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta)

journal of social and economic research
Vol 8 No 1 (2026): JSER, June 2026

This study discusses the role of the Gowesin Depok Community as a form of citizen participation in promoting sustainable transportation toward an eco city in Depok City. The study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method through observation, interviews, documentation, and social media analysis. The results show that the Gowesin Depok Community plays a role in increasing public awareness of environmentally friendly transportation through cycling activities, environmental campaigns, and participation in Indonesia Critical Mass (ICM). The community also contributes to reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable mobility culture in Depok City. However, these efforts still face challenges such as limited bicycle infrastructure, low public awareness among road users, and lack of government support. Therefore, stronger collaboration between the government and the community is needed to achieve sustainable transportation and the eco city concept in Depok City.