Access Roads Research Articles

Identification of geotourism potential for hot spring tourism development in Karangan Sub-District, East Kutai Distric, East Kalimantan Province

Abstract East Kutai is a district in East Kalimantan Province that possesses a diverse range of stunning geological heritage, distributed throughout the region, each with its own unique allure. In the Karangan District of East Kutai Regency, there are villages that possess alluring geotourism potential in the form of hot springs. Specifically, these hot springs are situated in Batu Lepoq Village and Pangadan Village, and they exhibit promising opportunities for further development. The objective of this research is to assess the state of geotourism in the study region, analyse the appraisal of geotourism potential, and provide recommendations for the development of geology-based tourist in the Karangan sub-district based on the conducted investigation. The study used the geotourism box, Kubalikova quantification analysis (2013), and Geological Survey Centre (2017) as methods. Additionally, interviews are conducted and analysed using SWOT analysis to generate recommendations. According to Kubalikova’s study in 2013, the Batu Lepoq Hot Springs location has a geotourism potential of 58%, indicating a moderate level of geotourism potential. On the other hand, the hot springs and Ampanas Caves have a geotourism potential of 67%, indicating a high level of geotourism potential. These assessments were based on an evaluation of the geological heritage resources [1]. The Batu Lepoq Hot Springs exhibit moderate geotourism potential in terms of scientific value, high geotourism potential in terms of educational value, medium geotourism potential in terms of tourism value, and low geotourism potential in terms of degradation risk. Ampanas Hot Springs exhibits significant geotourism potential due to its scientific and educational value, moderate potential for tourism, and relatively low danger of degradation. Both locations fulfil the requirements for development and management by necessitating increased promotion through various tourism events to attract the community. Additionally, efforts should be made to preserve the natural aesthetics of the surroundings, repair and maintain access roads, install street lights along these roads, and refurbish the pool. Furthermore, it is advisable to construct additional facilities such as toilets, gazebos, and maintenance areas, as well as build new structure.

Subgrade Feasibility Analysis for Tourist Access Roads in Senggani Gorge, Tulungagung Using Laboratory CBR Testing

Highways have an important role in the economic and tourism sectors, providing easy accessibility and accelerating regional growth. Senggani Gorge, a tourist attraction in Nglurup Hamlet, Sentang District, Tulungagung Regency, is the main attraction with the charm of waterfalls and natural coffee plantations in the highlands. However, accessibility constraints arise because the path to the tourist attraction is still slippery and bumpy clay. Clay soil conditions pose access difficulties, so more research is needed to understand the potential use of clay soil as a base layer of road pavement. This study focused on a research system that involved soil sampling on the access road to Senggani Gorge. Experimental methods were used to evaluate the effect of using clay subgrades on such tourist road access. The laboratory CBR test was conducted to test the strength of clay subgrade in road pavement construction, with the main aim to determine the impact of its use on tourist access to Senggani Gorge in Tulungagung. The results showed the percentage of CBR in collision variations 10, 25, and 56, as well as a comparison with research in Nglurup Hamlet which reached a CBR value of 27%. These findings are expected to provide a dimension of comparison and generalization of results, broadening understanding of the use of clay soils as road construction materials in various locations.

Urban Flood Risk Impact on Road Accessibility and Socioeconomic Life in Egor Geographical Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Urban Flood Risk Impact on Road Accessibility and Socioeconomic Life in Egor Geographical Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Development of a Land Price Model for a Medium Sized Indian City

Land price plays a crucial role in the development of a region, which serves as an indicator of the features of a property. The primary goal of this paper is to explore the relationship between land price and various geographical and accessibility parameters and thereby arrive at a model to predict the land price. Based on literature surveys, the parameters that influence land price are identified further through which data collection from primary surveys, the creation of a road network map, a geographic information system (GIS) analysis to determine the distance to the central business district (CBD), measurement of road density and access road width, assessment of employment opportunities through establishment surveys, and identification of various land use parcels in the study region are accomplished. The land prices are collected from recently sold parcels in each of the zones in the study region. A negative and significant correlation is observed between land price and distance to the CBD. Positive correlations are observed between land price and other factors considered, such as road density, availability of educational facilities, employment opportunities, and the extent of commercial and residential land use areas. A non-linear regression model is developed that can predict land price depending on the significant parameters.

Field Soil Investigation Analysis Using Drilling Methods for Planning the Construction of IKN Access Roads

Pengeboran geoteknik adalah metode penyelidikan tanah untuk menentukan parameter tanah untuk konstruksi. Meskipun banyak penyedia jasa dan kontraktor yang melakukan pengeboran geoteknik di Indonesia, beberapa Perusahaan masih tidak mematuhi aturan dan pedoman standar. Pengeboran geoteknik Proyek Perencanaan Pembangunan Konstruksi Jalan Akses IKN dilaksanakan sesuai ketentuan dan pedoman yang berlaku. Kondisi tanah di lokasi ini secara umum sangat baik sehingga tidak diperlukan konstruksi khusus. Kesalahan yang ditemui dalam pengeboran geoteknik antara lain pembersihan lubang sebelum dilakukan pengujian SPT, Panjang gagang bor yang tidak rata, pengambilan sampel UDS yang tidak tepat, dan palu SPT yang tidak memenuhi spesifikasi dan sebagainya, identifikasi jenis tanah yang kurang tepatjumlah pukulan hammer per menit yang tidak sesuai spesifikasi, serta proses transportasi dan penyimpanan sampel yang tidak sesuai spesifikasi

Financial and Economic Feasibility Study for the Development of West Java International Airport Road Access

Financial and Economic Feasibility Study for the Development of West Java International Airport Road Access

Strengthening of the soil base - preparation for the road surface of the existing enterprise

The issue of constructing new and restoring existing complexes for the storage and processing of agricultural products, as well as logistics complexes, holds significant importance in today's conditions as an integral component of ensuring the normal functioning of our economy. Historically, in Ukraine, when developing regulatory documents, the primary requirements were outlined for the design and construction of civil and industrial buildings and structures: residential and administrative buildings, industrial facilities, and objects of transport, energy, and critical infrastructure. These requirements are based on ensuring strength, reliability, durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. For projects involving the construction of logistics complexes or agricultural facilities, the regulatory documents in Ukraine contain significantly fewer detailed instructions and requirements [1, 2]. Therefore, when implementing this class of projects, design solutions are often based on requirements outlined in construction regulatory documents from other countries, such as Eurocodes (EN) [10], British Standards (BS), or the standards of the United States (ASTM), where considerable experience has already been accumulated in the reliable operation of such facilities. The issue of requirements for the engineering preparation of territories for industrial or agricultural projects during the development of comprehensive building plans is not sufficiently covered in national regulatory documents that establish requirements for the calculation of building structures, road construction, or comprehensive territory planning – these documents are too general and lack the necessary detailed information or clear requirements for the application of reliable design solutions. As a result, there are often cases where deformations of the surrounding surface and access roads to these facilities significantly complicate and/or render their normal operation impossible. This article focuses on the study of soil preparation as the foundation for access roads for a group of buildings and structures in a grain storage complex: assessing the condition of the foundation during the operation of the complex; identifying the causes of significant deformations; selecting methods for strengthening and stabilizing the foundation; and geotechnical quality control of the performed foundation strengthening work.

Environmental conditions affecting air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa

Air pollution dispersion over Richards Bay, South Africa is studied using satellite, reanalysis and in-situ measurements. Near-surface concentrations of trace gases and particulates reach high concentrations under dry stable ‘berg’ winds. Temporal records of CO, NO2, O3, PM2.5, SO2 (2000-2023) exhibit no trend and short-term dose exceedances of individual pollutants are rare and confined to winter mornings. Regional point-to-field correlation maps of a Richards Bay winter air pollution index found that anomalous warming of the west Indian Ocean accelerates the jet stream over Madagascar and pulls smoke- and dust-laden north-westerly winds across the South African plateau, implicating long-range transport. At daily and hourly time scales dewpoint temperature and boundary layer height best indicate changes in local air pollution dispersion that impact respiratory health. A case study of 15-17 June 2021 revealed a 10ºC thermal inversion caused by negative sensible heat fluxes of -40 W/m2 through the night, leading to SO2 concentrations above 100 ppb in the morning along the main access road (28.8ºS, 32ºE). Poor dispersion seldom happens in the summer when turbulent mixing and rainfall cleanse the air.

Use of Satellite Imagery for Banyuwangi Lampon Beach Tourist Road Track Planning

Transportation is a crucial element in the development of an area, especially in the context of developing transportation routes in Lampon Beach, Banyuwangi Regency. With inadequate road access, the development of road routes on this beach is a priority to increase the region's economic productivity by utilizing the potential of natural resources. This research applied the spatial data-based Technology-Based Integration Method with the support of ArcGIS and Civil 3D software. Two road traces were generated, with the total length of trace 1 is 4.76 km and trace 2 is 4.98 km; the volume data of trade 1 with excavation amounted to 52,064.09 m3, and embankment amounted to 15,002.59 m3. Meanwhile, the volume of trade 2 with excavation amounted to 89,464.92 m3, and the barrier amounted to 12,537.02 m3. These results demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of infrastructure planning on the geographical and spatial characteristics of the region. The assessment of excavation and embankment costs provides an overview of the resources required by applicable standards and regulations. This approach contributes significantly to selecting efficient road routes and a better understanding the resources needed for infrastructure development.

ITS4Tsunamis: An Intelligent Transportation System for tsunami emergencies

Natural disasters, such as tsunamis and earthquakes, may affect gravely on human lives, infrastructure, and economy. Negative effects of these situations can be minimized with the help of technology. In this paper we propose ITS4Tsunamis, an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) that combines different technologies to help emergency management agencies to provide safe routes for their emergency vehicles. In the case of a tsunami emergency, these agencies must consider different aspects when moving with their vehicles, such as the road state and the vehicle features. Technologies such as Complex Event Processing (CEP) can be used to gather and process the information provided by a collection of sensors and assess the corresponding emergency level. In addition, we introduce uncertainty as a key element when determining the road-status, since this factor is uncertain by itself, and is based on the flood level and the number and size of obstacles in the roads. Fuzzy Logic (FL) is then used to deal with uncertainty and help authorities to evaluate the road accessibility. Safe routes are obtained using Colored Petri Nets (CPNs), a graphical formalism that allows us to analyze concurrent systems. This approach has been applied to Cádiz, a city in the southwest of Spain, which is close to an active tectonic rift. This work is an extended version of the conference paper by Díaz et al. (2023) [1].

THE POND NETWORK IN THE GNIZNA RIVER BASIN: SPATIAL LIMITATION, FUNCTIONAL FEATURES, GEO-ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS

The pond network in the basin of the Hnizna River - the left tributary of the Seret River - was considered. The multifunctional features and spatial contiguity of the ponds to the main river and its tributary of the first order have been clarified. It was established that the most regulated was the Terebna River with its tributaries Dzyurava and Kachava, within the basins of which 35% of the pond network is concentrated. 29% of the number of ponds is allocated to the basin of the right tributary of the Hnizdechna River, and 15% of the number of ponds within the main river Hnizna. The coefficient of regulation of river flow by artificial reservoirs was calculated, which demonstrates a high degree of flow regulation, the result of which is an increase in the area of the water mirror, which means an increase in evaporation from the water surface. Among the positive aspects of flow regulation, we note the absence of sudden water rises in the basin as a result of spring floods and summer floods. Thus, the hydrological regime of the main river and its tributary of the first order has been stabilized. The volume of water in the artificial reservoirs of the basin is 6.7% of the Hnizna river flow. Such volumes of regulated runoff enable its multi-purpose use for agricultural, fish farming, fire prevention, anti-erosion, recreational, sanitary and industrial purposes. A typology of ponds was carried out, which demonstrated the vast majority of artificial multi-functional reservoirs. It is worth noting fishery-recreational-farming and recreational-farming-fishing farms. In addition to these three main functions, most ponds perform the functions of fire protection reservoirs, microclimate regulators, and aesthetic ones. The conducted expedition surveys of the Hnizna River basin in 2023, in comparison with the corresponding surveys of 2007 (stock materials of the Department of Geoecology), showed a more significant orderliness of peripheral landscapes, the presence of access roads with a hard surface, which improves the accessibility of recreationists and fishermen to ponds. It is worth noting the creation in the river basin of two entertainment and recreation complexes on the pond in the village. Okhrimovtsi and "Lemkivsky stav" in the village. Old Zbarazh. In these ponds, the main attention is paid to the creation of entertainment and hotel complexes, gazebos-islands, watercraft with various recreational infrastructure. The services of these complexes include: cozy houses for families, gazebos for group recreation, baths, multi-saunas, salt rooms, a font, a tropical shower, and forms of active recreation - wakeboarding, rowing, etc. Here they offer the holding of solemn events such as birthdays, corporate vacations, weddings. Despite the positive changes in peripheral landscapes and the presence of recreational facilities, the quality of water in the main river is quite low, as evidenced by the following diagram, which shows the dynamics of the discharge of polluted or insufficiently purified return water into the Hnizna River basin over the past 7 years. Together with the polluted runoff, 63.5 tons of pollutants entered the river. Among the proposed optimization measures, it is worth noting: - improvement of the sewage treatment plant system in the city of Zbarazh, village Velyki Birky and the town of Terebovli; - to introduce an effective system of water drainage of municipal sewage in rural settlements under the responsibility of the governing bodies of territorial communities; join the system of on-site regular water monitoring of the Dniester Basin Management; strengthen the responsibility of the public in the person of the basin council of the small river Hnizna. Keywords: the basin of the Hnizna River, pond network, functional and spatial features, geoecological problems.

Use of GLCM Entropy Parameter in the Analysis of Urban Function Spaces; Antalya City Example

Urban spaces are concentrated in certain functions to meet the needs and desires of the urbanites. However, for each city, different functions and the value of the space to meet these functions are different. In this study, spatial entropy analysis of Antalya, the most important tourism city of our country, was carried out through GLCM Entropy analysis, one of the texture parameter methods. In the study, firstly, function areas and function spaces were determined. A 5-meter resolution satellite image for 2022 was obtained to perform texture parameter analyses. The satellite image was scaled to include the whole city and urban spaces with QGIS software, and then the general entropy values of the city were calculated with Definies software. Then, selected urban spaces with different functions were extracted from the satellite image and subjected to entropy analyses. According to the results obtained, the areas with the highest entropy difference for Antalya city were determined as airport and harbour, which are transportation and trade places. For Antalya, which has poor road access to the world due to geographical reasons, it is seen as an important determination in terms of analysis that the places representing air and sea connection come to the fore.

Perspectives of cerebral palsy experts on access to health care in Europe

AimTo explore the perspectives of cerebral palsy (CP) experts on access to healthcare and an analysis of socioeconomic and environmental determinants impacting young individuals with CP in Europe. MethodCross-sectional survey designed by a convenience multi-disciplinary panel of invited experts and completed by clinicians, researchers and opinions leaders in the field of CP. ResultsFifty-eight experts (response rate 85 %) from 39 regions in 26 European countries completed the survey. All countries provide care and financing through public systems. Long waiting lists were reported (mean 3 mo, range 1–12 mo), depending on type of specialist care and place of residence. Although diagnostic and therapeutic services were available, access within countries/regions were unevenly distributed, with children receiving better care than adults. Most experts reported a lack of transition services, although improvement is expected (62 % of responses). Hip and malnutrition surveillance, as well as educational and recreational activities were variably available. Public transportation, accessible roads and pavements, and urban green spaces for persons with disabilities were more available in larger cities. Overall, only 57 % of responders felt that most patients had adequate access to healthcare. ConclusionThe survey of CP experts’ perspectives from the majority of European countries indicates discrepancies in the availability and accessibility of healthcare needed by people with CP and nonuniform implementation of policies across Europe.

Study on the maximum longitudinal slope and slope length of construction access roads in mountainous areas

Study on the maximum longitudinal slope and slope length of construction access roads in mountainous areas

Resolution of Coastal Resource Management Disputes in Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency

This research aims to analyze the factors that cause coastal resource management disputes in Jerowaru sub-district and to analyze efforts to resolve coastal resource management disputes in Jerowaru sub-district. By using empirical legal research methods. The results of this research show that there are 3 factors that cause disputes, namely PT Temada's non-compliance with Law No. 27 of 2007 concerning the management of coastal areas and small islands and the East Lombok Regency RTRW regional regulation concerning coastal areas, where PT Temada violates related development permit regulations. with the beach border and then there is no public access to the beach because PT Temada has carried out concrete fencing up to the shoreline, which means there is no access road for the surrounding community. Lack of government supervision of permits issued regarding coastal borders. Permits issued by the government should be accompanied by supervision when the development process begins. Then there are efforts to resolve disputes by means of litigation and non-litigation legal settlement, where non-litigation legal settlement is expected to be able to resolve the conflict problem.

Assessment of thermal stability and application of engineering solutions to preserve the degrading road embankment near Hudson Bay Coast, Canada

There are 14 northern communities in Nunavik, the Arctic region of Quebec province, Canada. Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in the social and economic development of these localities. The thawing of permafrost compromises the stability of northern transportation infrastructure. Harsh Arctic climate conditions limit the installation of effective monitoring systems to assess infrastructure stability. In Akulivik, the access road connects the Akulivik airport and the village of Akulivik. There is no monitoring to observe the thermal condition of the permafrost foundation of the access road, hindering the capacity to perform preventive maintenance activities, especially in the context of observed climate warming in Nunavik. This paper describes a project aiming at the assessment of the stability of the access road using a new approach and proposes adaptation solutions to stabilize the road, based on design tools recently developed. Particular attention was paid to the foundation soil under the side slope where relatively rapid permafrost degradation was occurring due to accumulated snow. The results indicate a positive thermal gradient of 0.29 °C/m under the side slope and a near-zero thermal gradient under the centerline. Projected climate warming was also considered to further investigate the thermal condition, providing a safety margin for the design of promising adaptation solutions. These results assist government agencies in evaluating the thermal conditions of underlying permafrost and deploying potential adaptation solutions in Akulivik.

Association between park vitality and commercial vitality: a case study in Chengdu

ABSTRACT Urban vitality stands as a pivotal metric for evaluating the sustainability and appeal of urban environments. Global experiences underscore the significance of parks and shopping centers as crucial components of urban vitality spaces. However, existing literature predominantly concentrates on the individual impacts of parks or shopping centers on urban vitality, with limited exploration into the vitality relationship between them, often relying on linear correlation analyses. To address this gap, this study, centered on the renowned Park City of Chengdu in China, employs Baidu heatmap and POI data, utilizing a combination of spatial syntax and linear and non-linear analysis methods to examine the influence of road accessibility on the vitality of shopping malls and parks, as well as their correlation. Findings indicate: (1) High-vitality shopping malls primarily cluster within the first ring road, while park utilization is notably higher in the southern urban area. (2) High-vitality parks and shopping centers are situated in regions characterized by elevated global integration and efficiency values, suggesting their vitality is influenced by road accessibility. (3) Linear correlation analysis, with global integration and efficiency values controlled, yields correlation coefficients of 0.797 and 0.795 for high-vitality parks and shopping centers, respectively. Non-linear correlation analysis indicates a correlation coefficient close to 0.7 between park vitality and shopping mall vitality, highlighting a strong correlation between them. This study elucidates the critical relationship between park vitality and commercial vitality in urban layout, offering valuable insights for urban planning strategies aimed at promoting sustainable urban development.

Land Movement Detection from UAV Images for a Sustainable World

Abstract. In Reina del Cisne (Cuenca-Ecuador), a dynamic sliding process occurred due to a cut made at the beginning of 2018 on the hillside without technical considerations for the construction of an access road to a house in the sector. From January 2019 to June 2019, the period analyzed in this work, the landslide caused complete structural damage to dwellings near the hillside and partial damage to houses farther away. It also led to the total collapse of the path that initiated the landslide. Field visits and comparisons using CloudCompare of point clouds obtained from UAV flights between January 2019 and June 2019 highlighted the high activity of this landslide. The analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of this technique for early detection of landslides, enabling timely warnings for inhabitants to take immediate measures to avoid disasters.

Multi criteria decision making to determine the location of Via Laundry's branch

Decision of choosing the right business location will determine the future development of the business itself. Location decision making is not only important in terms of costs and profits but is also one part of a company's strategic planning which is significant in increasing competitive advantage. Via Laundry’s owners has decided to open a new store branch to expand their business as it has been well-operated for 3 years. Business owners have determined several alternatives for this new branch’s location, namely Transpark Djuanda Bekasi, Jakarta Garden City, and Harapan Indah. The purpose of this study will help business owners to better decide preferred location for the new branch by using multi-criteria decision making, which is AHP and TOPSIS combined methods. Determination of criteria and alternatives is carried out based on the results of discussions with experts, namely business owners and their business partners. Experts also assess the importance of each criterion to produce a pairwise comparison matrix. Based on the results of calculations using the AHP method, priority vector values are obtained for the 6 criteria from the highest to the lowest weight, namely population density (0.370), water cleanliness (0.249), rental costs (0.131), land area (0.103), ease of access roads (0.093), and competitiveness level (0.054). Calculation using AHP method generate weight of each criterias which is then used in TOPSIS. By comparing the distance with ideal solution, preference value for each alternative can be obtained, namely 0.3053 for Jakarta Garden City, 0.3624 for Harapan Indah, and 0.8009 for Transpark Djuanda Bekasi. The chosen location recommendation for Via Laundry’s new branch is Transpark Djuanda Bekasi with the highest preference value of 0.8009.

Создание нового порта: фактор влияния на развитие транспортной логистики региона

The process of formation, construction and development of a new international port on a section of the river bank received from another country, which has direct access to the sea, is considered. The analysis of the advantageous location and favorable conditions for the creation of the port, including the conditions for entry into the port of sea and river vessels, the availability and accessibility of road, rail and air transport, is carried out. The created structure of the port is illustrated, as well as brief characteristics, capabilities and features of various port terminals for cargo transshipment and passenger transportation are considered. The organizational and technological experience in creating a logistics hub in the region was studied, taking into account the needs of producers, recipients and the characteristics of transport carriers, including the features of asset management. The analysis of indicators of the volume of transshipment of various cargoes was carried out, the main directions of the port's development in the near future were determined. In the process of studying the experience of creating port infrastructure, the created conditions for business development and investment attraction, the peculiarities of the tax and customs regime, as well as the distinctive features of the port's free economic zone from other similar territories are considered. Calculations of the availability of human resources in the port area and their attractiveness for transport companies are given. The process of development of the merchant fleet of the Republic of Moldova is analyzed, and the role of port infrastructure and transport logistics in the development of maritime activities of the state and the region as a whole is shown. A comparative analysis of the development of similar ports in the region was carried out according to the main indicators. Conclusions are drawn about the impact of the intensity of development of ports and transport logistics in the region on strengthening the state’s maritime potential, its infrastructure and trade.