Development of a Major Station with a Wayfinding Concept Approach in Binjai City

Abstract

The use of land transportation such as trains is currently in high demand among the public. With the availability of land transportation such as trains, it is imperative to improve facilities and infrastructure at stations to address urban and inter-city transportation issues. Binjai Station (BIJ), formerly known as Timbang Langkat Station, is a class II railway station. The large number of passengers and activities at the station make the railway station very crowded. Therefore, the development of the railway station in Binjai City is needed to ensure the comfort and safety of the building as a large station that connects the railway station with the bus station. It is hoped that this can be used as a good public service for the community and attract the attention of the community to use this service. The design method for the major station in Binjai City uses the concept of wayfinding, which applies all visual concepts to buildings/spaces/areas that function to create a mental map for visitors of a particular location/area/environment. This allows visitors to have an idea of the characteristics of the area/building and the ease of access to each room.