| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 266, 2019
International Conference on Built Environment and Engineering 2018 - “Enhancing Construction Industry Through IR4.0” (IConBEE2018)
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| Article Number | 06016 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Architecture and Urban Planning (AUP) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201926606016 | |
| Published online | 20 February 2019 | |
A Study on the Benefits of Transit Oriented Development in Malaysia And Incoporation of Those Benefits in Planning
1 Assoc. Prof. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
2,3 Researcher, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
* Corresponding author: cpgomez21@gmail.com
In Malaysia Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is increasingly becoming a priority for developers and property companies to lead urban planning towards creating a quality, prosperous and sustainable living environment. Malaysia is still relying heavily on traditional planning for its infrastructure development. The objectives of this study are to analyze current planning related to TOD in Malaysia and identify the economic, social and environmental benefits of TOD. A mixed method research approach was used. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaire survey and qualitative data obtained through interviews. The respondents for the questionnaire survey aimed at determining the benefits of TOD consisted of the transit community using the KL Sentral Station. Whilst the investigation on the current planning by the local authority with regards to TOD was undertaken based on data obtained from Johor state local council town planners. The results indicate that from a general perspective social benefits are perceived to be the greatest and from a personal perspective the environmental benefits are greatest. Whilst the current planning regarding TOD in Malaysia is very much at initial planning stages in the case of Johor state and the main emphasis is on reducing the number of people using private transport vehicles on the road. This study provides a reliable transit community perspective regarding the real economic, social and environmental benefits of TODs and provides a timely reflection for local council town planner and key stakeholders to review thier approach to leverage on the wider benefits of TOD.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2019
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