Transit Oriented Development (TOD) typology

Abstract

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Typology is becoming increasingly significant as our planet urbanises. It promotes an environmentally sustainable development, eases mobility, increases real estate value, encourages healthy lifestyles with activities such as walking, and improves neighbourhood through place-making by making it safer. In short, TOD Typology makes a city worth staying in. Although there are a number of studies available, TOD which primarily focuses on developing countries is still undiscovered. This research paper aims to identify the TOD indicators and the mechanism of inter-modal stations to integrate various modes of transport in Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat. The method used in this research was mixed method using a survey, observation, and document review to obtain accurate data. A survey was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 370 respondents. The observation was carried out by assessing using a checklist in the research area. Meanwhile, the document review was conducted based on the document obtained from Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP). Through the data analysis of the checklist assessment and document review regarding the identification of TOD indicators and mechanism of intermodal station via the SPSS software, the results indicated that density, land use, walkability and cyclability, access and accessibility, interchange stations and system integration are deemed suitable and have a great potential to improve the development of TOD typologies. These elements are useful and provide benefits to passengers or users, pedestrians, and cyclists. This paper would be beneficial as it provides a new insight and guidance for the government and the authorities to improve current practices and also for future research to conduct similar studies related to TOD typology.