Road Handling Priority Analysis Using Provincial/District Roads Management System Application and Analytical Hierarchy Process Method

International Journal on Advanced Technology, Engineering, and Information System https://ojs.transpublika.com/index.php/IJATEIS Online ISSN 2828-5425 Road Handling Priority Analysis Using Provincial/District Roads Management System Application and Analytical Hierarchy Process Method Original Article https://doi.org/10.55047/ijateis.v4i1.1567 Nur Aini Farida1*, Laksono Djoko Nugroho2, Haris Muhammadun3 1-3Master of Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia Email: 1) , 2) , 3) Received : 21 December - 2024 Accepted : 25 January - 2025 Published online : 27 January - 2025 Abstract This study aims to determine the priority of road handling in East Java Province by integrating the Provincial/District Roads Management System (PKRMS) application and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Road condition data is obtained from PKRMS, including the physical condition of the road, traffic volume, and other parameters. The main criteria used in the AHP analysis are road condition, volume capacity ratio (VCR), connectivity, land use and priority areas of East Java Province. Each criterion was assessed and weighted based on its level of importance to produce road handling priorities. The results showed that the integration of PKRMS and AHP was able to produce a more accurate order of road handling priorities in accordance with strategic needs. In the UPT PJJ Surabaya Road Section, road improvement priorities are arranged based on the Triggered Priority Index (TPI) value obtained from the combined analysis. This research also provides cost estimates for each road section, which helps with more efficient budget planning. With this approach, it is expected that road management in East Java Province can be carried out more effectively, support inter-regional connectivity, and have a positive impact on economic growth. Keywords: Provincial/District Roads Management System (PKRMS), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Road Handling Priority, Triggered Priority Index (TPI), East Java Province. 1. Introduction East Java Province, as one of the largest provinces in Indonesia, has a very strategic role in the national economy. Its geographical location in the eastern part of Java Island makes East Java the gateway between the western and eastern regions of Indonesia, as well as the main route connecting various provinces in Java Island. Provincial roads in East Java are 1,671.57 km long and cover a wide area, covering lowlands to mountains, as well as crossing coastal areas rich in economic potential, such as the fishing industry and coastal tourism (BPS East Java, 2023). This road network is not only important for the smooth mobility of people within the province but also supports the flow of goods distribution from producers to consumers within and outside the province (Sushera et al., 2019). Budget constraints are one of the main obstacles in managing road infrastructure in East Java. In this case, local governments are faced with the difficult choice of deciding which roads to prioritize for repair and which can be postponed (Girsang, 2018; Kusnadi & Warnars, 2021). Limited budgets force the government to choose the roads with the most severe damage and those that have a direct impact on economic activity and community welfare (Farhan et al., 2022). A study by Irawan et al. (2016) highlights the importance of a data-driven budget Copyright: © 2025 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the CC BY 4.0. 26 Nur Aini Farida et al. | Volume 4 No. 1 2025 management strategy to prioritize infrastructure improvements (Hobbs, 1995; Kusmaryono, 2021). By setting the right priorities, the government can ensure that the available budget is utilized effectively, especially for roads that have a major impact on community mobility and economy. To face the increasingly complex challenges of road management and maintenance, the East Java Bina Marga Public Works Office has adopted the Provincial/District Roads Management System (PKRMS). PKRMS is a data-driven system specifically designed to assist the government in mapping, managing, and prioritizing road network management at the provincial and district levels. By integrating critical data such as road physical condition, traffic volume, and maintenance history, PKRMS enables the government to monitor the condition of road infrastructure in real-time, providing a key foundation for strategic decisionmaking. PKRMS was developed with the main objective of improving the effectiveness of road management amidst budget constraints often faced by local governments. The system provides comprehensive data, including information on road deterioration, types of repairs needed, and estimated maintenance costs, allowing local governments to plan maintenance in a more targeted and prioritized manner (Masagung, 2023). With PKRMS, road maintenance can be carried out in a more systematic and data-driven manner, reducing the potential for budget waste due to subjective or inaccurate prioritization. However, while PKRMS provides invaluable data for road management, it still has limitations in prioritizing improvements that consider multiple complex criteria simultaneously (Yuliani, 2021). For example, while PKRMS can show the physical condition of roads and traffic volumes, it does not directly prioritize which roads should be repaired first based on their economic impact or level of urgency based on multi-factor criteria. This is where integration with more comprehensive decision-making methods, such as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), which enables multi-criteria analysis to prioritize road improvements based on multiple criteria, is important (Susila & Munadi, 2007; Turbam et al., 1998). Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a multi-criteria decision-making method developed to simplify the prioritization process in various scenarios. In the context of road management (Lu & Ruan, 2007; Saaty, 2001), AHP is very useful because it is able to assign weights to certain criteria that are relevant in prioritizing road improvements (Hariyadi, 2016; Simon, 1977). These criteria include the physical condition of the road, traffic volume, economic impact, and urgency of maintenance. By using AHP, the prioritization process can be done by considering each influential factor, so that the decisions taken are more comprehensive and data-based (Sugiarto, 2024). This research aims to develop a road maintenance prioritization model in East Java Province by integrating PKRMS and AHP. With this integration, it is expected that the decision-making process related to road repair priorities can be carried out more efficiently and effectively, and support better planning for road maintenance and development in the future. The results of this research are expected to provide practical guidance for the East Java Bina Marga Public Works Office in optimizi (...truncated)