Directions for Road Management Plans and Strategies for Regional Development in Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Since Aceh Besar Regency has limited funds, it should focus more on road transportation services on improving existing roads. This study aims to determine the condition of existing roads, analyze the level of development of the sub-regency, analyze and develop road management plans and strategies in Aceh Besar Regency. Descriptive analysis methods, GIS, and scalogram to identify the level of development in the sub-regency and methods to get decisions about road management plans and strategies in this study used the AHP and SWOT methods. The results of the study show that the existing road conditions are around 1,644.36 KM in good condition, 330.48 KM and 387.08 KM in moderate condition, while the rest are still in a damaged condition, for the type of asphalt surface around 761.91, while the rest is still in the form of gravel and soil. The scalogram results show 3 regency are service centers (Hierarchy I), 9 regency are service sub-centers (Hierarchy II), and 11 sub-regency are hinterland areas (Hierarchy III). Based on the AHP analysis, it is found that the potential for tourism objects is more dominant in determining road handling, namely there are 5 priority sections and in the SWOT analysis using the ST (Strenght-Threats) diversification strategy (1) Road handling is carried out by the regional government of Aceh Besar Regency in developing regional potential such as regional tourism objects, markets and agriculture, (2) The government focuses on building damaged road infrastructure for smooth accessibility, (3) Aceh Besar Regency Government utilizes the private sector or investors in road handling (4) The regional government aims to maintain road quality for convenient access to all territory.