Traffic enginering design to improve traffic performance at level crossing near traditional market
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Level crossings often cause significant congestion and travel delays in urban areas, particularly when located near traditional markets with high traffic demand. This study aims to improve traffic performance at the Pasar Nongko level crossing in Surakarta by implementing two engineering strategies: a one-way traffic system and heavy vehicle restrictions. Using the 2023 Indonesian Road Capacity Manual (PKJI) and PTV Vissim microsimulation, the research assessed traffic performance indicators such as delay, queue length, and degree of saturation under various scenarios. The results show that the combined implementation of the one-way system and heavy vehicle restriction reduced queue lengths by up to 30% on RM Said 2 Street and 12% on RM Said 1 Street, while delays decreased by 26% and 12%, respectively. These improvements demonstrate that low-cost traffic engineering interventions can significantly enhance traffic flow and safety at urban level crossings. Furthermore, the findings contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 by supporting the development of safer, more efficient, and sustainable urban mobility systems in market-oriented areas.
Language: English
Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7140174785