Jakarta Light Rail Transit Station: Elevating Pedestrian Experience Through Innovative Integration Facilities

Abstract

The development of sustainable transportation systems has emerged as a major concern for urban communities today. Various challenges that encourage the acceleration of the implementation of sustainable transportation in cities include traffic congestion, high travel costs, energy limitations, air pollution, and ineffective environmental management. The solution is the development of sustainable transportation nodes through infrastructure integration and increasing accessibility for pedestrians. It is also believed that this strategy can contribute to increasing mass public transport passengers. The objective of this article is to explain the concept of sustainable mass transportation node planning by enhancing inclusive pedestrian facility improvement programs. The research approach utilizes the Walkability Index measurement method to assess the quality and level of environmental friendliness for pedestrians, the Customer Service Index to determine public perceptions of the availability and performance of pedestrian facilities, and Importance Performance Analysis to identify and evaluate pedestrian facilities located in mass transportation node areas. The result is that the distinct service attributes exhibit gaps both positive and negative between the importance level and current service facility performance value. Furthermore, the development strategy of pedestrian facilities in LRT stations needs to consider (1) the strategy for enhancing connectivity involves integrating LRT stations, bus stops, and nearby economic centers within the TOD, (2) the planning of pedestrian pathways should give top priority to ensuring safety, security, and efficiency, enabling smooth and safe travels to planned destinations and (3) the involvement of stakeholders to deliver cost-effective pedestrian facilities.