Transit Oriented Development (TOD) on the Commuter Train Network

Abstract

The rapid development of Semarang City has formed a metropolitan city pattern. The city of Semarang is as the core city, while the surrounding cities are as periphery. The high intensity of movement of the population from the periphery area to the core city during rush hour causes congestion at several regional liaison points. The implementation of the concept of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is expected to solve these problems. The development of TOD-based areas in Kedungsepur has been demonstrated by the existence of commuter trains in early 2014 serving the Semarang City, Demak District, and Grobogan District, but has not provided maximum results. The purpose of this study was to examine the suitability of the application of TOD in 8 (eight) locations around the station passed by Kedungsepur commuter train by using descriptive quantitative approach and spatial analysis. The spatial analysis carried out was the analysis of variable density, and diversity. Design variable analysis was done based on observation. The results show that 8 (eight) station areas have the potential to form a TOD area. Based on the density variables, the Alasatua, Brumbung, Gubug, Karangjati, Sedadi and Ngrombo areas were in the high category, while Poncol and Tawang areas were in the low category. Based on diversity variables, only the Tawang and Alastua regions met the requirements, while other station areas did not meet the requirements. Based on the design variable, the feeder is available in all station areas. Connectivity between stations with feeders in 8 (eight) locations is also good enough but needs to be supported by adequate pedestrian infrastructure.