Abstract
In Malaysia Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is increasingly becoming a priority for developers and property companies to lead urban planning towards creating a quality, prosperous and sustainable living environment. Malaysia is still relying heavily on traditional planning for its infrastructure development. The objectives of this study are to analyze current planning related to TOD in Malaysia and identify the economic, social and environmental benefits of TOD. A mixed method research approach was used. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaire survey and qualitative data obtained through interviews. The respondents for the questionnaire survey aimed at determining the benefits of TOD consisted of the transit community using the KL Sentral Station. Whilst the investigation on the current planning by the local authority with regards to TOD was undertaken based on data obtained from Johor state local council town planners. The results indicate that from a general perspective social benefits are perceived to be the greatest and from a personal perspective the environmental benefits are greatest. Whilst the current planning regarding TOD in Malaysia is very much at initial planning stages in the case of Johor state and the main emphasis is on reducing the number of people using private transport vehicles on the road. This study provides a reliable transit community perspective regarding the real economic, social and environmental benefits of TODs and provides a timely reflection for local council town planner and key stakeholders to review thier approach to leverage on the wider benefits of TOD.
Highlights
Transportation is a crucial element to be considered for most development, especially in urban environments
Whilst the investigation on the current planning by the local authority with regards to Transit Oriented Development (TOD) was undertaken based on data obtained from Johor state local council town planners
From a general perspective the transit community perceives that the main social benefit is in terms of TOD providing the much needed mobility options for young people, the elderly and people who do not own cars
Summary
Transportation is a crucial element to be considered for most development, especially in urban environments. The demand for residential and business development in the city centre and its surrounding tends to rise. This situation creates pressure on the existing development in the city, which encourages urban sprawl. As population increases, it creates the demand for public transportation to commute from home to work, shopping and even recreation. To support the growth of urban population rise, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a potential solution. It is primarily expected to help in reducing dependability on private vehicles and encourage public transportation and walking as a lifestyle in a city [1]
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