Allocating Appropriate Budgets to Agencies Responsible for Efficient Road Maintenance
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This research aims to study (1) appropriate budgeting guidelines for road maintenance for major agencies and (2) the impact of road maintenance following the enforcement of the Decentralization Act of 1999. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative research to study the opinions of 400 road users regarding major road agencies and qualitative research through in-depth interviews with 21 high-ranking officials experienced in managing road maintenance budgets. The results indicate that the allocation of road maintenance budgets needs to be revised, taking into account traffic volume and the physical characteristics of each type of road. In terms of impact, local roads are the most affected due to inefficient management, a lack of skilled personnel, and insufficient budgets. Therefore, it is concluded that improving budget allocation guidelines to reflect the physical characteristics and responsibilities of the agencies will enable the appropriate distribution of resources and budgets according to standards and formats. Emphasizing existing expert agencies will help maintain road conditions effectively and efficiently.
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