Priority For Handling National Roads Using The AHP And ANP Method: BTS Road Section. Tapteng/Tapsel - Toru Batang - BTS. Sidempuan City

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Determining Priority for Handling National Roads: A Case Study of BTS Roads in Sidempuan City using AHP and ANP Method

Introduction

Managing national roads is a complex task that requires careful consideration of various factors, including traffic volume, road damage levels, government policies, handling costs, and regional development. With limited budgets, governments need to prioritize which roads to handle first. This decision-making process involves multiple stakeholders with different perspectives, making it challenging to determine the priority of road preservation. In this study, we employed the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) methods to determine the priority of handling the BTS road section in Sidempuan City.

Background

The BTS road section in Sidempuan City is a critical transportation artery that connects various regions. However, the road's condition has deteriorated over time, affecting the quality of life and economic growth in the region. To address this issue, the government needs to prioritize which roads to handle first. This decision-making process involves multiple stakeholders with different perspectives, making it challenging to determine the priority of road preservation.

Methodology

In this study, we employed the AHP and ANP methods to determine the priority of handling the BTS road section in Sidempuan City. The criteria used in this study were traffic volume, traffic burden, road damage levels, government policies, handling costs, and regional development. The road section was divided into 9 sub-segments to get an alternative length of the uniform road.

Results

The results of this study showed a difference in the criteria weights between AHP and ANP methods. However, the priority sequence was the same. The most influential criteria in handling roads using the AHP method were traffic volume (0.330), followed by traffic expenses (0.221), policies (0.151), costs (0.144), road conditions (0.111), and regional development (0.041). Meanwhile, in the ANP method, the criteria with the largest weight were traffic volume (0.268), followed by traffic expenses (0.185), policies (0.167), costs (0.166), road conditions (0.137), and regional development (0.077).

Discussion

The results of this study showed that the AHP and ANP methods can be used to determine the priority of national road handling. However, the ANP method, with its ability to consider the relationship between criteria, gives more comprehensive and objective results. The results of this study can be used as a basis for formulating more effective road handling policies and strategies, so as to improve the quality of road infrastructure and support economic growth in the region.

Further Analysis

The differences in the results between AHP and ANP methods show that ANP considers the relationship between more complex criteria. This is important because in decision making, factors such as government policy and regional development not only affect road conditions, but are also influenced by it. The priority handling roads produced by both methods showing complexity in determining road priorities. This research provides valuable information for decision makers in developing more effective road handling strategies.

Conclusion

This study shows that the AHP and ANP method can be used to determine the priority of national road handling. The ANP method, with its ability to consider the relationship between criteria, gives more comprehensive and objective results. The results of this study can be used as a basis for formulating more effective road handling policies and strategies, so as to improve the quality of road infrastructure and support economic growth in the region.

Recommendation

  • Development of an integrated road information system to collect more accurate and real-time data.
  • Increasing the capacity of human resources in the field of road infrastructure.
  • Increased community involvement in the decision making process related to road handling.

Through joint efforts, the government and the community can work together in maintaining national road conditions in order to remain maintained and function optimally, so as to improve the quality of life and support economic growth in Indonesia.

Limitations

This study has several limitations. Firstly, the study only focused on the BTS road section in Sidempuan City, and the results may not be generalizable to other road sections. Secondly, the study only used two methods (AHP and ANP) to determine the priority of road handling, and other methods may be used to achieve the same goal. Finally, the study only considered a limited number of criteria, and other criteria may be important in determining the priority of road handling.

Future Research Directions

Future research directions include:

  • Developing a more comprehensive model that considers multiple criteria and methods to determine the priority of road handling.
  • Conducting a sensitivity analysis to test the robustness of the results.
  • Conducting a case study in other regions to test the generalizability of the results.
  • Developing a decision support system that can be used by decision makers to determine the priority of road handling.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study shows that the AHP and ANP method can be used to determine the priority of national road handling. The ANP method, with its ability to consider the relationship between criteria, gives more comprehensive and objective results. The results of this study can be used as a basis for formulating more effective road handling policies and strategies, so as to improve the quality of road infrastructure and support economic growth in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Determining Priority for Handling National Roads using AHP and ANP Method

Q: What is the AHP and ANP method?

A: The AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) and ANP (Analytic Network Process) method are decision-making tools used to determine the priority of handling national roads. AHP is a method that uses a hierarchical structure to evaluate the importance of different criteria, while ANP is a method that considers the relationships between criteria.

Q: What are the criteria used in this study?

A: The criteria used in this study were traffic volume, traffic burden, road damage levels, government policies, handling costs, and regional development.

Q: Why was the BTS road section in Sidempuan City chosen for this study?

A: The BTS road section in Sidempuan City was chosen for this study because it is a critical transportation artery that connects various regions, and its condition has deteriorated over time, affecting the quality of life and economic growth in the region.

Q: What are the results of this study?

A: The results of this study showed a difference in the criteria weights between AHP and ANP methods. However, the priority sequence was the same. The most influential criteria in handling roads using the AHP method were traffic volume (0.330), followed by traffic expenses (0.221), policies (0.151), costs (0.144), road conditions (0.111), and regional development (0.041). Meanwhile, in the ANP method, the criteria with the largest weight were traffic volume (0.268), followed by traffic expenses (0.185), policies (0.167), costs (0.166), road conditions (0.137), and regional development (0.077).

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: The results of this study can be used as a basis for formulating more effective road handling policies and strategies, so as to improve the quality of road infrastructure and support economic growth in the region.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: This study has several limitations. Firstly, the study only focused on the BTS road section in Sidempuan City, and the results may not be generalizable to other road sections. Secondly, the study only used two methods (AHP and ANP) to determine the priority of road handling, and other methods may be used to achieve the same goal. Finally, the study only considered a limited number of criteria, and other criteria may be important in determining the priority of road handling.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: Future research directions include:

  • Developing a more comprehensive model that considers multiple criteria and methods to determine the priority of road handling.
  • Conducting a sensitivity analysis to test the robustness of the results.
  • Conducting a case study in other regions to test the generalizability of the results.
  • Developing a decision support system that can be used by decision makers to determine the priority of road handling.

Q: What are the recommendations of this study?

A: The recommendations of this study are:

  • Development of an integrated road information system to collect more accurate and real-time data.
  • Increasing the capacity of human resources in the field of road infrastructure.
  • Increased community involvement in the decision making process related to road handling.

Q: What are the benefits of using AHP and ANP method in determining priority for handling national roads?

A: The benefits of using AHP and ANP method in determining priority for handling national roads include:

  • Providing a comprehensive and objective evaluation of the importance of different criteria.
  • Considering the relationships between criteria.
  • Providing a basis for formulating more effective road handling policies and strategies.
  • Supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life in the region.

Q: What are the challenges of using AHP and ANP method in determining priority for handling national roads?

A: The challenges of using AHP and ANP method in determining priority for handling national roads include:

  • Complexity of the decision-making process.
  • Limited availability of data.
  • Difficulty in evaluating the importance of different criteria.
  • Limited capacity of human resources in the field of road infrastructure.

Q: What are the future implications of this study?

A: The future implications of this study include:

  • Development of more effective road handling policies and strategies.
  • Improvement of the quality of road infrastructure.
  • Support of economic growth and improvement of the quality of life in the region.
  • Development of a decision support system that can be used by decision makers to determine the priority of road handling.