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The development of criteria and indicators of a spatial design and transportation services that encourage walking
Sutopo Y.K.D.
Aip Conference Proceedings
Abstract
Walking is the basic need of every human being and part of the key solutions to realize a sustainable development. Yet, the existing condition of our spatial design and transportation services, especially in the urban areas, may be the reason why inhabitants are being discouraged to walk in daily life. This research aimed to explore and identify the general criteria and indicators that can be used to comprehensively and systematically evaluate the existing condition of urban spatial design and transportation services that may contribute to encouragement walking. The result can be helpful to guide the local authority toward a more effective evaluation and improvement programs in the future. The study was conducted in 6 months (from April to September 2021). All information and data were gained through literature study, field survey, spatial and network analysis. The result showed that there are at least 10 important criteria and more than 100 indicators that could potentially encourage walking. The criteria include distance, directness, inter-modality, pedestrian services (i.e., availability, continuity, width, capacity, user-friendliness, safety and comfort), and leadership. The indicators for instance: 500 meters maximum walking distance to main destinations, ≤1.5 AM ratio, ≥20% land designated for pedestrians, navigable spatial design, attractive landscape, well-mark crosswalks, and adequate lightning.