Trip Distribution and Modal Choice in the Taman Mini LRT Station Area

Abstract

The surrounding Taman Mini LRT station boasts a diverse range of land uses, primarily characterized by residential zones, interspersed with dynamic activity hubs such as tourist attractions, shopping malls, and hospitals. The prevailing issue in this area relates to persistent traffic congestion, stemming from the overreliance on private vehicles, inadequate public transportation infrastructure, disjointed intermodal connections, and the lack of seamless integration between transportation modes and activity centers. This study endeavors to comprehensively analyze pedestrian and vehicular movement in the periphery of the Taman Mini LRT station. This analysis is pivotal in assessing the current mobility landscape. Notably, the intensity of activity within a particular land use directly correlates with its ability to draw vehicular traffic, consequently leading to prolonged waiting times for pedestrians at crosswalks. Employing a four-step model, this research methodically defines pedestrian and vehicular flow within the region. This model incorporates output distribution of trips and origin-destination graphs. Additionally, stated preference techniques are employed to discern respondents’ inclinations when making travel decisions. This involves evaluating key factors like travel time, fares, frequency, accessibility level, comfort, and safety – categories that significantly influence their preferences when selecting between LRT and other transportation modes.