Delay Analysis and Level of Service at the Unsignalized Intersection of Sorumba Road, Kadia District, Kendari City

Abstrak

An unsignalized intersection, which lacks traffic lights, relies solely on the behavior of road users to regulate vehicle flow and interactions between directions. This condition can affect traffic performance, particularly in terms of delay and the level of service (LOS) at the intersection. Through the analysis of delays and the level of service, it is hoped that relevant recommendations can be provided for traffic management at the intersection, whether through infrastructure improvements, the installation of traffic signals, or the implementation of other appropriate traffic management strategies. Therefore, an assessment of the intersection’s performance during peak hours on weekdays and weekends will provide a comprehensive overview of its effectiveness in accommodating traffic movement. This study aims to analyze the delay and traffic level of service at the unsignalized intersection of Jalan Sorumba in Kendari City. The analysis results show that degree saturation (DS) is 0.43 on weekdays and 0.35 on weekends. These values are well below the threshold of 0.85, indicating that the intersection’s performance is still considered stable. The delay at the intersection is 8.25 seconds/pcu on weekdays and 7.36 seconds/pcu on weekends, placing the intersection at Level Good in terms of service. This indicates that traffic flow at the intersection remains stable, although vehicle speeds are beginning to be limited by traffic conditions.

Kata kunci

• Level Of Service
• Traffic Delays
• Unsignalized Intersections