The Implementation of Transit-Oriented Development Concepts on Pedestrian Pathways in the City of Bandung

Abstract

As a form of urban development, transit-oriented development (TOD) maximizes the amount of residential, business, and leisure space within walking distance of public transport facilities. TOD places more emphasis on design that increases interest in walking, by providing a scale that is appropriate for pedestrians. The Bandung City Government for the period of 2013-2018 has applied TOD in the city of Bandung by building various kinds of public facilities, also restoration and construction of infrastructure to improve the walkability aspect of Bandung. The developments that took place in Bandung then increased its livability, among others through the emergence of various types of thematic parks and various pedestrian infrastructures. The scope of this paper is to critically discuss how TOD was implemented in Bandung mainly through the observation on revitalized pedestrian pathways, while the author's views on TOD which focused on pedestrian pathways is also formulated. Based on analysis carried out, it was found how TOD, specifically the revitalization of pedestrian pathways, was implemented partially with an emphasis on aesthetic aspects. Furthermore, this study described how Bandung has the potential to exploit pathways within kampung kota in heed of context-based TOD.