Evaluating Passenger Station Resiliency: A Systems Engineering Approach to Urban Transportation in Jakarta

A recent proceedings article published in AIP Conference Proceedings presents a compelling framework for assessing operational resiliency in Jakarta’s urban public transportation system. Titled “Development of Resilience Factors and Indicators in an Urban Public Transportation Provider to Evaluate Passenger Station Resiliency”, the study is authored by Rizkika R. Rosidin, Ernie W. Rahardjo, and Akhmad Hidayatno from the Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation Laboratory (SEMS Lab) at Universitas Indonesia.

The paper addresses a critical gap in urban transportation planning: how to systematically evaluate and improve the resiliency of passenger stations in the face of major disruptions, such as power outages. Using Jakarta’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRTC) system as a case study, the authors translate the abstract concept of resilience—defined through four dimensions: robustness, resourcefulness, redundancy, and rapidity —into a practical set of performance indicators.

Key Findings:

• Rapidity emerged as the most influential resilience factor, particularly in accelerating recovery during disruptions.
• Assembly Point Capacity was identified as the most critical indicator, significantly impacting station performance during evacuations.

This study offers a replicable model for other urban transit systems seeking to enhance their operational resilience. By translating resilience into measurable indicators, transportation providers can:

• Prioritize infrastructure upgrades
• Improve emergency preparedness
• Align internal improvement efforts with city-level support

The article contributes a robust decision-making framework that bridges theory and practice in urban transportation resilience. It underscores the importance of systematic evaluation, expert-driven indicator development, and data-informed prioritization—all essential for building safer, more reliable public transit systems in rapidly urbanizing regions.

For more details, check out the complete publication:
📖 Rosidin, R. R., Rahardjo, E. W., & Hidayatno, A. (2024). Development of Resilience Factors and Indicators in an Urban Public Transportation Provider to Evaluate Passenger Station Resiliency.
📍 AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2710, Article 050012.