The Influence of Mass Rapid Transit Existence on Pedestrian Convenience in Senayan District

Abstract

Jakarta needs Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)with regard to comfort. The research method made by the author in measuring the level of comfort of pedestrian in a city environment is the reduction of private vehicles to improve the quality of urban life, the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) concept that makes the city friendly for pedestrian, motorized vehicles and pedestrian must be at different road levels to increase pedestrian convenience, the need to pay attention aspect of safety, security, comfort, convenience, and aesthetic in developing pedestrian facilities and so on which ultimately shows the level of comfort of pedestrian in Senayan district. The result of this study conclude that based on the indicators made by the authors, the existence of MRT in Senayan district is sufficient to provide comfort for pedestrians, although there are still shortcomings that need to be considered to support pedestrian comfort, especially when it rains, therefore the finding of "canopy seating" expected to be taken into consideration for developing pedestrian facilities in the future.