Assessing the Potential of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Advancing Sustainable Transportation in Medan City

Authors

  • Rahmad Dian Institut Sains dan Teknologi TD Pardede Author
  • Bintang M. Purba Ikatan Ahli Perencanaan Indonesia (IAP) Provinsi Sumatera Utara Author
  • Dessy Eresina Pinem Institut Sains dan Teknologi TD Pardede Author
  • Harry Kurniawan Ikatan Ahli Perencanaan Indonesia (IAP) Provinsi Sumatera Utara Author

Keywords:

implementation, TOD principle, analysis, SWOT, IFE, EFE, matrix

Abstract

The increasing use of private vehicles in Medan City has caused traffic congestion problems. One effort to address urban transportation issues and support a sustainable transportation system is the implementation of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) concept, which has been adopted in several metropolitan areas in Indonesia. The TOD concept can be implemented by adhering to the principles of Transit-Oriented Development, as outlined in the applicable minimum standards. This article presents the results of field research and analysis to assess the feasibility of an area in meeting TOD standards in Medan City. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, combining literature review, observation, and documentation for data collection. The analysis was carried out using the IFE and EFE matrices to identify internal and external factors, and a SWOT analysis to describe the potential and problems of the area based on TOD criteria. The focus of the research is the central trade and service area in Medan Petisah District, with a radius of 500 meters from the Medan Fair Plaza node as the area delineation. Observed variables include transportation systems, land use, and spatial planning policies. The results show that the Medan Fair Plaza area and its surroundings have the potential to become a TOD area, as the area meets the minimum TOD standards. 

Author Biographies

  • Rahmad Dian, Institut Sains dan Teknologi TD Pardede

    Program Studi Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota

  • Bintang M. Purba, Ikatan Ahli Perencanaan Indonesia (IAP) Provinsi Sumatera Utara

    Praktisi dan Anggota IAP Sumut

  • Dessy Eresina Pinem, Institut Sains dan Teknologi TD Pardede

    Program Studi Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota

  • Harry Kurniawan, Ikatan Ahli Perencanaan Indonesia (IAP) Provinsi Sumatera Utara

    Praktisi dan Anggota IAP Sumut

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R. Dian, B. M. Purba, D. E. Pinem, and H. Kurniawan, “Assessing the Potential of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Advancing Sustainable Transportation in Medan City”, JPIT, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–12, Dec. 2025, Accessed: Apr. 03, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://skadipress.com/index.php/JPIT/article/view/v1n1-2025