Abstract:
The development of peripheral areas as centres of socio-economic activity has an
impact on land use change and the complexity of the transport system. The
ongoing spatial transformation contributes to anthropogenic enhancement
towards urban macroclimate change. Increased anthropogenic activity is
characterised by changes in typology, land use and traffic performance along the
corridor. This study examines the relationship between traffic and land use
performance variables and climatic conditions using a quantitative approach. The
data that has been processed is then analysed using SEM PLS. The results of the
analysis show that land use variables affect climate conditions with a T-Statistic
value of 2.752 > 1.96 or a P value of 0.040 < 0.05. These results suggest that land
use in the Hertasning-Tun Abdul Razak road corridor is positively associated
with increased urban temperatures. This study recommends the handling of urban
fringe areas towards controlling spatial utilisation along major road corridors, in
anticipation of increasing urban macroclimate change.
