Development of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in Semarang City

Abstract

One strategy to support traffic congestion in the transit space utilization area is by applying the concept of transit-oriented (Transit Oriented Development). The purpose of this research is to identify the potential area of TOD in Semarang, to analyze the needs of developing the TOD area, and to formulate the direction of the development of the TOD area. The analytical method is a quantitative descriptive method, supported by map overlay. Data collection techniques were carried out by primary survey through questionnaires, interviews and field observations, while secondary surveys by collecting data from institutions and related literature. The analysis consists of TOD analysis, classifying regional potential, analysis of TOD development needs, and analysis of the embodiment of TOD area. Based on the results of location negotiations, the potential TOD area in Semarang City is in the Simpanglima Region. The implementation of TOD concept in the Simpanglima Region is expected can improve the accessibility and mobility, reduce the congestion, reduce the environmental pollution, as well as improve the efficient use of energy in the transportation sector.