Enhancing school to public transportation accessibility in Solo City: A comprehensive assessment of Batik Solo Trans (BST) bus stop locations

Abstract

This study primarily aims to evaluate the affordability of Batik Solo Trans (BST) bus stops to school locations within Solo City and to develop a strategic placement plan for enhancing student accessibility throughout the city. The criteria for optimal placement adhere to the Minister of Public Works Regulations, which dictate that bus stops should be within a 400-meter radius or a 10-minute travel time for pedestrians. The research employs a comprehensive methodology, including a census of existing BST bus stops and high schools in Solo City. Using ArcGIS 10.2, we employ Buffer Proximity Analysis and Network Analysis to identify potential new bus stop sites, followed by quantitative and descriptive analysis of the results. The study’s findings reveal that BST bus stop accessibility to high schools in Solo City stands at an impressive 94%, with 350 out of 175 high schools having convenient access to 165 BST bus stop locations. In order to address accessibility gaps, the research suggests integrating 16 additional bus stops, especially at notable high school locations such as SMP Muhammadiyah PK Campus II, SMPN 18 Surakarta, and MAN 1 Surakarta. The proposed strategy aims to achieve full coverage with enhanced accessibility, visualized through cartographic representation.