Citiesreview 13: Maturity Level Jalur Pejalan Kaki sebagai Ruang Perkotaan Esensial, Studi Kasus: Kota Bangkok

Citiesreview 13: Assessing the Maturity Level of Pedestrian Infrastructure as Essential Urban Space, Case Study: Bangkok examines how pedestrian systems function as a critical component of urban mobility and spatial connectivity. Pedestrian networks support safe, comfortable, and efficient movement, yet many cities still face challenges with fragmented and limited sidewalk infrastructure. The article highlights the evolution of pedestrian systems from basic ground-level paths into integrated, multilayer networks that connect buildings, public spaces, and transit nodes, enhancing overall urban accessibility and walkability.

Written by Fawzia Puji Insani and Galih Hafidzi Tahier, the article finds that Bangkok’s Pathum Wan District demonstrates a highly mature pedestrian system, integrating ground-level sidewalks, elevated skywalks, and underground connections. These networks seamlessly link commercial centers, public spaces, and transit stations, improving mobility efficiency and user comfort. The study provides important lessons for Indonesian cities to develop integrated, transit-connected, and multilayer pedestrian infrastructure to support more walkable, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments.