Determination of freight transport terminal location by using the AHP method for sustainable urban development

Abstract

The rapid economic growth in Samarinda encourages higher demand for logistics that required vehicles and infrastructure for freight transport. The movement of goods in Samarinda is not supported yet by strategic freight transport. This cause many of freight transport parked and unload along the roadside. Writers did some research to determine the best location for freight transport terminal development using an AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method. AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method combines several considerations such as accessibility, traffic performance, regional pattern of transportation to reach multi criteria problem solving. The result of the analysis points out the score for Simpang Pasir Regency which is, the evaluation quality of accessibility 64%, traffic performance 23%, and regional pattern of transportation 12%. With that result Simpang Pasir Regency is chosen as the best alternative location for freight transport terminal development.

Evaluation of Light Pollution Level Based on Combined AHP and EWM Assignment

“…In addition, light pollution can also have an impact on flora and fauna [4]. Studies have shown that light pollution is likely to become another major "environmental killer" that directly affects human health in the 21st century [5].…”