Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan (LLAJ) dalam Upaya Mengurangi Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas di Kabupaten Lebak

Abstract

Traffic accidents remain a significant public policy issue in Lebak Regency, Indonesia, as indicated by the increasing trend of accident cases in recent years. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Road Traffic and Transportation Management Program (LLAJ) in reducing traffic accidents. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The analytical framework is based on the policy evaluation model developed by Leo Agustino, which includes five dimensions: human resources, institutional capacity, infrastructure and technology, financial support, and regulatory framework. The findings reveal that the LLAJ program has not been implemented optimally. The main constraints are not related to regulatory inadequacy, but rather to weak implementation capacity. Specifically, the study identifies stagnation in human resource development, with no technical training conducted since 2018 and a personnel deficit of 36.67%. Institutional limitations are reflected in weak coordination and the discontinuation of public safety campaigns since 2023, resulting in limited community outreach. Although technical facilities for vehicle testing are available, public service infrastructure and technological utilization remain inadequate, and planning processes are largely reactive due to reliance on external data. Financial constraints emerge as the most critical factor, affecting all other dimensions and limiting program sustainability. Meanwhile, regulatory support is relatively strong but lacks effective enforcement due to resource limitations. This study concludes that there is a significant gap between policy design and implementation. The program tends to emphasize administrative and physical outputs rather than preventive measures targeting road user behavior. Strengthening implementation capacity, particularly in financial support, human resources, and preventive strategies, is essential to improve policy effectiveness in reducing traffic accidents.

Keywords: policy evaluation, traffic safety, LLAJ program, public policy implementation