Analysis of Pedestrian Facilities: Case Study of Tarumanagara University Campus I

Abstract

The result of the Stanford University study [1] state that Indonesia is one of the most lazy countries in Asia in term of walking. Based on this issue, it is necessary to get used to the culture of walking in Indonesia by providing facilities that meet the needs, comfort, and safety of pedestrians. Tarumanagara University is one of the biggest university in Jakarta with land area of 32,051m 2 . Some students, lecturers and workers of Tarumanagara University use public transportation and the access to motorized vehicles in campus area is limited, so it is still necessary to walk in daily activities within the campus environment. This study was examined using seven criteria for ideal pedestrian facilities including: circulation and access, local environmental conditions, facilities, facilities for special needs, signage, security and maintenance. Based on the result of the analysis conducted by researches, pedestrian facilities at Tarumanagara University still meet the criteria for ideal pedestrian facilities. From 25 indicators of measuring instruments used, 12 indicators that have not been achieved. The final results of this study are expected to be taken into consideration by several parties, especially the University Foundation in planning the development of ideal pedestrian in Tarumanagara University.