Implementation of Safety Implementation at Crossings in Cilacap Regency

Abstract

Railway level crossings require coordinated governance to ensure road user safety and maintain efficient transportation operations. In Cilacap Regency, limited administrative capacity has raised concerns regarding the consistency and effectiveness of railway crossing safety measures. This study aimed to examine the implementation of safety measures at railway level crossings on regency and village roads using Edwards III's policy implementation framework, encompassing communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, utilizing preliminary documentary data on crossing inventories, personnel, remuneration, safety facilities, and relevant regulations. Data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The inventory identified 70 railway level crossings, of which 23 were guarded by personnel from the local Transportation Agency, 11 by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI), and nine through community initiatives, while 27 remained unguarded. Preliminary personnel records indicated that none of the 85 crossing guards employed by the Transportation Agency held the required certification. Additionally, 33 guards were over 50 years old, including 19 who were over 60. Monthly honoraria were IDR 1,942,700 per guard. Insufficient maintenance funding, limited safety awareness programs, inadequate supervision, the absence of integrated standard operating procedures, and fragmented institutional responsibilities revealed substantial gaps in policy implementation. The study concluded that improving railway level crossing safety required integrated crossing databases, standardized operating procedures, phased personnel certification, periodic occupational health assessments, risk-based budget allocation, systematic supervision, and stronger coordination among government agencies, railway operators, and local communities.