Citiesreview 5 - The Urban Pulse: Big Data Approaches for Advanced Urban Mobility Analysis

Citiesreview 5 - The Urban Pulse: Big Data Approaches for Advanced Urban Mobility Analysis explores how Big Data is reshaping the way urban mobility is understood and planned in Indonesian cities. By analyzing user-generated data such as Google reviews, ratings, and location activity at various Points of Interest (POIs), urban planners can map interaction patterns, peak hours, and mobility flows with greater precision. This enables a more responsive and data-informed approach to urban decision-making, particularly in identifying infrastructure stress points, accessibility gaps, and areas with fluctuating demand.

Authored by Firman Afrianto (IAP Jawa Timur), Agustiah Wulandari (Universitas Tanjungpura), and Ayub Abdul Rahman (Universitas Gadjah Mada), the article emphasizes how granular insights from platforms like Google Maps Traffic can complement traditional planning methods. From detecting traffic congestion to monitoring shifts in public space usage, the integration of real-time digital data allows for smarter, adaptive policy development.