Walkability level study in Kota Tua area of Meulaboh district

Abstract

The pedestrian pathway is a facility for pedestrians and also as a means of connecting one region to another on the side of the main road. The case study in this research is in the Kota Tua area of Meulaboh National Road and Teuku Umar Street. As an old city this location has historical value so it attracts people to come. At this location there is also a hawker and culinary center so this location will be crowded to visit. This study was conducted to determine the walkability index of the pedestrian pathway to be studied. Based on the results of observations made, the pedestrian lane in this Kota Tua has a lack of facilities and infrastructure that supports comfort for users. This study uses a mixed-method method where field observations will be conducted to assess the conditions of the pedestrian path. Based on observations made, the results of the walkability index on the National Road, Jalan Iskandar Muda, and Jalan Teuku Umar were declared uncomfortable. Whereas the Area Walkability Index value of 45.75 means it is uncomfortable. Based on the above calculation, the pedestrian path is declared uncomfortable to pass. In order for pedestrian lanes to be comfortable when traversed it is necessary to arrange pedestrian lanes so that pedestrian lanes are comfortable to pass. The structuring carried out refers to Minister of Public Works Regulation No. 3 of 2014.