jailcd2020046: Student's Perception of Sidewalk Condition in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City

Abstract

Japan as country that has the biggest quantity of passerby, from students even kindergarten to the elderly, most of them chose walk as their daily transportation. Kokurakita is ward of Kitakyushu city, Japan. As an administrative service and the largest commercial and shopping areas of Kitakyushu, are clustered around Kokura Station. This research aims to obtain what factors makes Japanese people interested in walking on sidewalk, especially for young people. Data collection through questionnaire using quantitative method were conducted in Kitakyushu Science and Research Park for students only, aims to found out student's perception of sidewalk in Kokurakita. This research focused on the experience of walking in Kokurakita, the center of Kitakyushu city. Used 15 variable, divided into three categories in the questionnaire, data analysis using variables from sidewalk conditions was proven to be able to identify any factors that made pedestrians comfortable using it. As young people, student needs convenience and security whenever using the sidewalk. Cleanliness, accessibility, shading, also needed for enjoyable walking. Evidently, for them street vendors, vehicle on sidewalk and illegal parking are not an obstacles, because it's rarely found in Kokurakita's sidewalk.