THE ROLE OF INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN IN CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF BOGOR CITY

Abstract

Bogor City, as a tourist destination, is a primary escape for those looking to unwind from their routines. The Bogor Botanical Garden stands as one of the most popular attractions, frequently visited by both local and out-of-town tourists. However, the high number of visitors has led to an increase in carbon emissions due to the extensive use of private vehicles, resulting in the suboptimal utilization of public transportation around Bogor’s tourism areas, especially between Bogor Station and the Botanical Garden. Traffic congestion has become a serious challenge for the local government in realizing sustainable green transportation. To address this issue, the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) approach is considered vital for urban infrastructure development, particularly in improving pedestrian facilities and public transportation along the Bogor Station - Botanical Garden route. This research aims to provide optimal recommendations for implementing TOD-based infrastructure to reduce carbon footprints. The analysis focuses on TOD principles such as walkability and transit. Carbon emissions from existing transportation modes are measured using a carbon footprint analysis method. Data for the study is gathered from field surveys and relevant secondary data. The findings offer infrastructure development recommendations, including traffic management and improvements to public transport facilities. These initiatives show potential for reducing carbon footprints, improving transportation efficiency, and alleviating traffic congestion in Bogor City. The resulting recommendations are expected to serve as a foundation for more integrated urban infrastructure design, aligned with TOD principles, to achieve sustainable and eco-friendly urban transportation.