Compairing Semarang and Yogyakarta City Toward Urban Sustainable Mobility Agenda

Abstract

Objective: The transportation sector is one of the supporting factors in creating emissions, moreover, population growth stimulates high mobility requirements. The purpose of this study is to compare the Semarang City and Yogyakarta governments to realize sustainable mobility in their cities. Theoretical Framework: This research uses two theoretical perspectives from Jeon (2013) and Karjalainen & Juhola (2019). Where Jeon's theory is more focused on environmental sustainability and cultural preservation, while Karjalainen & Juhola's theory is focused on economic effectiveness. These two theories are used because they complement each other, especially to analyze the government's strategy in realizing green transportation and developing sustainable transportation mobility for society. Method: The methodology adopted for this research is a qualitative method with a case study approach, where the data collection techniques used include in-depth interviews and documentation. Interviews were conducted with Bappeda and related agencies, while documentation was taken from organizational performance reports and mass media. In addition, in processing and presenting research data using Nvivo tools. Results and Discussion: This study found that the public transport in Semarang City is more prepared to realize sustainable transportation compared with Yogyakarta. The Semarang City Government constructed a public transport system that is integrated, effective, accessible, and inclusive which is the reason for the community to move to public transport rather than private vehicles. Meanwhile, the public transport in Yogyakarta lacks facilities that are inclusive, accessibility, and proper infrastructure, forcing the community to find other options for their mobility mode such as private vehicles and online transport services. Originality/Value: This study is analyzing the sustainable mobility concept from government approach with collaborating the socio-environment perspective and economic consideration, which those are present the government context to plans, budgeting and implement it. The theory collaboration of this study will be a novelty, that can contribute to creating a new perspective on sustainability context of government study approach.