Analysis of Traffic Flow Performance and Capacity on Captain Ismail Street, Tegal City

Abstract

Tegal City is among of the cities where the population density is rather high. This causes high vehicle volumes and congestion at several points on the road. Street Captain Ismail is a road with a high level of activity and traffic jams at spesific times. The objective of this is with the purpose to recognize the elements that contribute to traffic flow on Captain Ismail road, so that ways can be suggested to overcome traffic jams that arise. This study uses numerical data from traffic volume, road capacity, road width and speed as data processing material. This study employs a literature study methodology, wich entails a thorough examination of the relevant literature namely by conducting an analysis based on MKJI 1977. The results of the research show that vehicle volume will continue to increase during holidays because this road section becomes an alternative route to the center Tegal City. The side resistance class in this area is low with a side resistance value of 224.1. The planned hourly volume data is 48.11 and the average speed on this road section is 38.9 - 40 km/hour. Based on data obtained, the Street Captain Ismail section has a service level of A with a degree of saturation of 0.24.