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Journal : Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality

The impact of traffic congestion on freight transport efficiency in a tourism corridor: A case study of the Denpasar–Gilimanuk road Soimun, Ahmad; Sadri, Putu Diva Ariesthana; Navianti, Dynes Rizky; Fitri, Siti Nurlita
Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JASTH: Journal of Applied Sciences in Travel and Hospitality
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasth.v8i2.177-198

Abstract

Traffic congestion has a significant impact on the efficiency of freight transportation in tourism-intensive areas such as Bali. This study analyzes the impact of congestion on the Denpasar-Gilimanuk corridor by measuring travel delays, vehicle operating costs, and increased costs due to congestion. The mixed methodology combines quantitative analysis based on the Indonesian Road Capacity Guidelines (PKJI), Vehicle Operating Cost calculation with PCI, with qualitative interviews with 25 logistics stakeholders over 6 days, in conjunction with traffic surveys. The results show that during peak hours, the volume to capacity (V/C) ratio exceeds 1.02 with freight vehicle speeds dropping below 15 km/h. The regression analysis revealed a strong inverse relationship between traffic volume and vehicle speed, resulting in increasing operating costs. Congestion costs reached IDR 2,699/km for pick-ups and IDR 30,879/km for large trucks, a 60% increase over smooth traffic conditions. Interviews confirmed that delivery delays negatively impact supply chain reliability, particularly affecting the fulfillment of tourism needs. The research quantified the tourism logistics conflict in Bali, revealing that the overlap of peak tourist hours with delivery schedules increased waiting times by 56%. Recommendations include infrastructure improvements, dedicated freight lanes, implementation of smart traffic management, and scheduling of off-peak deliveries. The findings contribute to strategic transportation planning for multifunctional corridors serving both tourism and logistics sectors. Limitations of the study include the focus on national roads only and the short duration of data collection, which may not fully capture seasonal traffic variations. Future research should extend the observation period and include secondary road networks to better understand regional freight transportation dynamics.
Co-Authors A.A Bagus Oka Krisna Ahmad, Rahmat Ahmat, Rahmat Amijaya, Jimi Anggun Prima Gilang Anisa Mahadita Candra Rahayu Anita Dyah Ayu Setyorini Annisa Mahadita Candrarahayu Ariesthada Sadri, Putu Diva Arinda Leliana Aris Budi Sulistyo Aris Budi Sulistyo Armyta Puspitasari Astuti, Septiana Widi Bambang Istiyanto Bambang Wijonarko Baskara , Wahyu Padma Baskara, Wahyu Padma Budi Sulistyo, Aris Ciptaningsih, Anatasya Dian Darma Yanti, Ni luh Dharmaswari, Ketut Dian Dio Hananda Ziantono Dwi Wahyu Hidayat Dwi Wahyu Hidayat Dwi Wahyu Hidayat Dwi Wahyu Hidayat, Dwi Wahyu Dynes Rizky Navianti Dynes Rizky Navianti Efendhi Prih Raharjo Eriza Islakhul Ulmi Fitri, Siti Nurlita Gautama, Nengah Widiangga Hendrialdi Hendrialdi Hendrialdi Hera Widyastuti I Made Purnama Irawan, Wahyu Johnata Jimi Amijaya Jimi Amijaya Krisna D.W., I Ketut Krisnayanthi, Ni Komang Novia Leliana, Arinda Navianty, Dynes Rizky Nengah Widiangga Nengah Widiangga Gautama Nengah Widiangga Gautama Nengah Widiangga Gautama Ni Komang Satwika Gayatri Ni Luh Darma Yanti Ni Luh Darmayanti Ni Nyoman Andayani Ni Wayan Putu Sueni Nurul Fitria Apriliani Ocky Soelistyo Pribadi Ocky Soelistyo Pribadi Ocky Soelistyo Pribadi, Ocky Soelistyo Oka, AA. Bagus Oktavianus Sasue, Riz Rifai Pangaribuan, Martha Olivia Pama Puritasari, Ni Made Meida Putri, Dewa Ayu Ambari Putu Ayu Govika Krisna Dewi Putu Ayu Govika Krisna Dewi Putu Diva Ariesthana Putu Diva Ariesthana Sadri Putu Diva Ariesthana Sadri Putu Mia Arista Sari Ramadhan , Gilang Vidias Riz Rifai Oktavianus Sasue Rizky Navianti, Dynes Rupaka, Anggun Prima Gilang Sadri, Putu Diva Ariesthana Santi, Ni Made Karis Sasue, Riz Rifai Oktavianus Satwika Gayatri, Ni Komang Tertib Sinuligga Wahyu Hidayat, Dwi Wahyu Johnata Wahyu Padma Baskara Wayan Putu Sueni, Ni Widiangga Gautama, Nengah Wiradharma, Satria Yogi Oktopianto Yuda Novianto, Hendra