Evaluation for User's Safety through Psychological Perception and Walkable Path Physical Design

Abstract

Safety is one of the four basic needs of pedestrians. It must be met before other pedestrian paths are met, namely: function, comfort, and aesthetics. The DKI Jakarta government has improved the quality of the walkable path infrastructure in the Thamrin Sudirman area. Which the areas are trade and service centers and primary activity centers, as well as a strategic area (Integrated Commerce Center and Upper Hamlet area are exchanges of mass public transport ( TOD) (Spatial Planning for DKI Jakarta Province in 2010-2030). It is to improve pedestrian convenience and safety. This study aims to explore the safety problems of the pedestrian in the Thamrin Sudirman area. The research methodology used is qualitative by observing the perception of psychological parameters and physical design parameters for pedestrian safety. The results will show a physical parameter design: an open design and a transparent fa ade that gives a high perception of safety for pedestrians. Then it can be a role model for the design of other walkable paths design.