Walking Infrastructure in Makassar City

Abstract:

The provision of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure for densely populated urban residents is one of the primary challenges faced by cities in developing countries. Pedestrian-friendly pathways are designed to enhance overall pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity in urban environments. These pathways incorporate elements aimed at improving pedestrian safety and comfort, allowing them to move comfortably, interact with the community, and enjoy their surroundings. This makes them a crucial aspect of urban planning to create sustainable and livable cities. (1) to analyse the demand of appropriate walking infrastructure in activity centre of Panakukang district, Makassar City (2) to analyze accessibility and connectivity of walking infrastructure in Panakukang district, City of Makassar. The data used in this study were obtained through direct field observations of pedestrian pathways and building functions. Additionally, pedestrian counts were conducted during specific time segments based on the designated building functions. Purposive sampling was employed for questionnaire-based interviews with road users. Quantitative descriptive analysis was used to provide a clear and concise overview of the observed data. The research findings indicate that the available pedestrian pathways are not yet continuous due to the individual construction of these pathways by building owners. Moreover, the highest pedestrian traffic on the boulevard occurs during the lunch break hours (from 12:00 to 13:00). Pedestrians are predominantly employees aged between 20 and 30 years, traveling from their workplaces to nearby restaurants or food stalls within a distance of ≤500-1000 meters.

• Periodical: Engineering Headway (Volume 39)
• Pages: 351-362
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-tkS6T9
• Online since: July 2026
• Authors: Dian Afrianty Jamaluddin, Venny Veronica Natalia*, Shirly Wunas
• Keywords: Boulevard, Building Functions, Connectivity, Employees, Pedestrian Pathways

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