Model Pengendalian Transportasi Kawasan Pusat Pasar di Kota Medan

Abstract

The progress of a city's development cannot be separated from transportation development, so it can be said that transportation is the key to accelerating development in various fields. The increase in mobility of community activities in the Central Market area of Medan City cannot be separated from the existence of market activities which is a class 1 market in Medan City, this causes an increase in the number of vehicles which causes transportation problems such as high traffic density and traffic conflicts at intersections. This research aims to identify and address transportation issues within the Medan City Market Center. As one of the largest markets in Medan and categorized as a Class 1 market, the market center faces significant challenges, specifically concerning frequent traffic congestion which has reached a critical level. These issues not only compromise the economic function of the market but also affect its physical and financial aspects. This research aims to address the following questions; (1) What is the current condition of the Medan City Market Center? (2) How can transportation issues in the market center be effectively resolved? To assess the transportation situation within the Medan City Market Center, a transportation control model was adopted. Direct observations were conducted, and the collected data were analyzed using Vissim software. By personally observing the existing issues, a comprehensive understanding of the transportation situation was gained. The results indicated substantial transportation challenges, particularly traffic congestion, hindering the economic activities within the Medan City Market Center. Considering the absence of an ideal solution to these transportation issues, a transportation control model approach will be employed to enhance the transportation system in the market center.