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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 605, 2025
The 9th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System (ICENIS 2024)
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| Article Number | 03016 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | Environment | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202560503016 | |
| Published online | 17 January 2025 | |
Potential for reducing urban emissions with Semarang City pedestrian paths
1 Student of Doctoral Environmental Science, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
2 Public Works Service of Semarang City, Indonesia
3 Department of Civil Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
4 Department of Environmental Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
* Corresponding author: kirana.p.azizah@gmail.com
Semarang City, as one of the big cities in Indonesia, faces significant challenges related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, most of which come from the transportation sector. These emissions contribute to climate change and the decline in air quality in the city. This study explores the potential for reducing GHG emissions through the development of pedestrian paths in Semarang. By analyzing transportation emission data and the coverage of existing pedestrian paths, this study assesses the effectiveness of pedestrian path development in reducing emissions and improving urban quality of life. The methodology used includes GHG emission analysis, assessment of the area and coverage of pedestrian paths, and emission reduction projection models based on user survey data. Currently, only around 20% of the total roads in Semarang City have been built for pedestrian paths. By expanding and improving the quality of pedestrian paths, the potential for reducing CO2 emissions can reach 11% of total transportation emissions. This study suggests further development of pedestrian paths by considering factors such as comfort, accessibility, and connectivity to public transportation. This development not only has the potential to reduce GHG emissions but also increasing the resilience of cities to global climate change.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2025
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