International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science Volume 9, Issue 8, pp. 86-93, 2025. ISSN (Online): 2456-7361 86 http://ijses.com/ All rights reserved Analysis of Pedestrian Comfort in Relation to Sidewalk Utilization in the Old Town Area of Gresik Miftahussurur Rosyadi 1 , Widodo Budi Dermawan 2 , Muhammad Isradi 3* 1 Civil Engineering Student, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia-11650 2, 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia-11650 Email address: miftaro16@gmail.com, widodo.budi@mercubuana.ac.id, isradi@mercubuana.ac.id Abstract— The comfort of pedestrians is an important indicator in assessing the quality of urban infrastructure, especially in densely populated tourist areas such as the Old Town of Gresik. This study, with reference to the Minister of Public Works, seeks to evaluate the degree of pedestrian comfort based on the physical state of current sidewalks. and Public Housing Circular No. 18/SE/Db/2023, and to assess user views using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) methodology. Field observations were conducted on four main road segments: Kramatlangon, KH Zubair, AKS Tubun, and Basuki Rahmat. The research method combines direct observation, questionnaire surveys, and descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that several sidewalk elements, such as shade structures and safety barriers, do not fully meet technical standards, which impacts the level of comfort. Nevertheless, the IPA analysis shows an average user satisfaction level of 93.84% and an average Level of Service (LOS) rating of "A." These findings underscore the importance of providing integrated, safe, and standard-compliant pedestrian facilities to support sustainable mobility and enhance the comfort of public spaces. Keywords— Pedestrian comfort, sidewalks, Old Town Gresik, Importance Performance Analysis, Level of Service. I. INTRODUCTION The Old Town of Gresik, covering an area of 60 hectares, is a historical tourist destination that previously functioned as an important trading port in Indonesia. The high number of visitors, totaling 12,258 people in 2023, indicates the significance of transportation, particularly walking, as an environmentally friendly alternative (Dermawan, Isradi, et al. 2021; Khoirul and Isradi 2024). The Gresik local government has made efforts to improve sidewalks to support this tourism activity. Sidewalks, which are parts of the road designated for pedestrians, should ensure safety and comfort for users from vehicle traffic (Isradi, Dermawan, et al. 2020; Isradi, Arifin, et al. 2022). However, initial observations reveal several issues, such as a lack of shade structures, safety barriers, and insufficient lighting, which can disrupt pedestrian comfort (Isradi, Hidayat, and Prasetijo 2020). The aim of this study is to analyze the extent to which the physical conditions of sidewalks in the Old Town of Gresik comply with the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Circular No. 18/SE/Db/2023 regarding Technical Planning Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities, and to assess the level of satisfaction of pedestrians regarding the comfort of sidewalks in the Old Town area of Gresik, as well as to analyze the performance of the sidewalks and propose solutions for their improvement (Cepolina, Menichini, and Gonzalez Rojas 2018; Dermawan, Bagaskara, et al. 2021). II. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A. Research Location The selected location experiences a high volume of traffic on both the road segment and the intersection, primarily due to the diverse land use in the area, which includes educational institutions, office buildings, public facilities, and residential zones (Firdaus et al. 2021, 2025) The survey was conducted in the Old Town area of Gresik on four main roads, namely Jalan Kramatlangon, KH Zubair, AKS Tubun, and Basuki Rahmat, with a total length of approximately 1.4 km. This location is situated in the districts of Gapurosukolilo, Pekauman, Bedilan, Pulopancikan, Kebungson, and Pekelingan, which are historical tourist areas with high pedestrian traffic and dense vehicle traffic (Amprasi et al. 2020; Isradi, Alifia, et al. 2022; Rifai et al. 2021). The selection of the location was based on the significant intensity of pedestrian activity and its role as a central tourist hub in the city. Figure. 1. Research Location Map Source: Google Maps Figure 2. Research Location Source: Personal Document