Road Safety Assessment of Banda Aceh - Krueng Raya (Krueng Cut - Baitussalam Toll Gate) Based on User Perception

Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: yusriadarma@usk.ac.id

Abstract

The Banda Aceh-Krueng Raya Road is a national road and a major arterial road that plays a role in the economic growth of Aceh. The existence of this road is vital because it is the main access to the Sibanceh Toll Road (the end of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road) from urban areas and supports the smooth distribution of goods through the Malahayati seaport. Based on previous research, the cause of accidents on the Banda Aceh - Krueng Raya Road section is a combination of physical and environmental factors. This study aims to determine the geometric conditions and perceptions of motorists who have passed or live around the road section both before and after the Baitussalam Toll Gate became operational. The research used geometric surveys and distributed questionnaires to 290 respondents. The questionnaire data were processed using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) factor analysis modeling method using SPSS software. The results of the observation obtained road geometric conditions in most of the reviewed segments are not in accordance with road safety standards. Data analysis obtained factors that greatly affect the accident according to the perception of the driver is driving skills factor, potential damage and maintenance of road facilities factor, driving behavior and habits factor vigilance and concerns about traffic conflicts factor, and finally driving awareness factor.