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The problem of traffic congestion often occurs as an impact of the population and economic growth in Semarang City, especially in the city centre. One strategy to deal with traffic congestion in mixed space use areas is to apply the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The purpose of this study is to identify the location of potential TOD areas in Semarang City, analyse the needs of developing the TOD area, then formulate the direction for the development of the TOD area. The method was the quantitative descriptive approach which was supported by map overlay. Data collection techniques were carried out by primary survey through questionnaires, interviews and field observations, while secondary surveys were applied by collecting scientific data from government agencies and related literature. The analysis consists of identifying the location of potential TOD areas, identifying the characteristics of potential TOD areas, analysing the needs of developing TOD areas, and analysing the embodiment of TOD areas. Based on the results of location identification, the potential TOD area in Semarang City is in the Simpanglima Region. The Simpanglima area is a centre of economic activity and public services with high building density including a transportation node and is passed through several modes of mass public transportation. The application of the TOD concept in the Simpanglima Region is expected to increase accessibility and mobility to reduce congestion, reduce environmental pollution, as well as the efficient use of energy in the transportation sector.