2024/12/27 by Tekolla, Ashenafi Wondimu, Tarekegn, Abrham Gebre, Tulu, Getu Segni
#Addis Ababa #Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) #Geographical information system (GIS) #Transit oriented development (TOD) #Walkability #Weighted overlay analysis
paper · doi:10.6093/1970-9870/11025
Creating suitable walking conditions is the primary objective of sustainable urban models such as Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Walkable built up area benefit cities economically, environmentally, socially and improving public health. This can be utilized by creating suitable streets that enable people to access their daily needs walking without relying on private cars. Therefore in planning TOD, the existing walkability of the areas around transit station should be investigated taking factors that encourage walking into consideration. The objective of this research is find spatial method to measure the existing circumstances that encourage walking around Addis Ababa LRT stations by integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Geographical Information System (GIS). The results clustered areas with similar levels of walkability in group and represent them with different colors. The finding the study revealed that the majority of the study areas (approximately 72.35%) were classified as fairly walkable, 19.47% of the study area clustered as not walkable and only 8.15% clustered as walkable. This result is expected to offer valuable insights for urban planners and decision-makers to pass calculated decision to enhance walkability of the areas. As this method continues to advance with technologies it will play crucial role in planning TOD focusing on shaping the future of urban walkability and creating sustainable cities.