Impak Projek Bypass Fasa 2 Terhadap Sosioekonomi Penduduk Setempat di Pasir Mas, Kelantan

Impacts of the Bypass Phase 2 Projects toward the Locals’ Socioeconomic at Pasir Mas, Kelantan

Authors

  • Rosniza Aznie Che Rose Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Wan Nur Hidayah, W. M. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Keywords:

bypass, impact, socioeconomic, congestion, business, peak time

Abstract

The high volumes of vehicles especially during peak hours or festive seasons in Pasir Mas, Kelantan has led the government to implement the Bypass Phase 2. Bypass project next to the Pasir Mas’ bridge due to severe traffic congestion during the festive seasons. This study is conducted to identify the business activities and the socioeconomic impacts that occur on the population surrounding the project. The study involved 100 respondents among local people in Pasir Mas, Kelantan by random sampling. The research used quantitative method. The method used is to distribute questionnaire to the respondent and the use of descriptive statistic. The results show that there are various business activities carried out around the project such as restaurant and grocery store. Socioeconomic impacts from the social aspect may see a reduction in traffic congestion, whereas from the economy aspect the project may affect the traders as there are many shops to be demolished for Bypass Phase 2 construction. This study suggests more bypass and highways to be built in Kelantan so that the traffic congestion problem can be overcome during peak hours and festive seasons.

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Author Biographies

Rosniza Aznie Che Rose, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Program Geografi, Pusat Pembangunan, Sosial dan Persekitaran, Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan

Wan Nur Hidayah, W. M., Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Program Geografi, Pusat Pembangunan, Sosial dan Persekitaran, Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan

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Published

2018-11-30

How to Cite

Che Rose, R. A., & W. M., W. N. H. (2018). Impak Projek Bypass Fasa 2 Terhadap Sosioekonomi Penduduk Setempat di Pasir Mas, Kelantan: Impacts of the Bypass Phase 2 Projects toward the Locals’ Socioeconomic at Pasir Mas, Kelantan. GEOGRAFI, 6(3), 86–93. Retrieved from https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/GEOG/article/view/2105

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