Integrated System for Urban Road Asset Management: Conceptual Framework

Abstract

Road infrastructure such as pavement, drainage, lighting, etc., which part of public assets, are important in ensuring community services through its availability. However, asset management of urban roads in Indonesia faces problems, especially in maintenance issues, such as road pavement defects, poor drainage, and traffic lights failure. The use of technology allows governments to provide better services to citizens, improve travel efficiency, and improve security. For this reason, this research develops a conceptual framework of technology implementation to improve asset management for urban roads in Indonesia. Technology 4.0 is proposed in the management of road assets including the use of ultrasonic sensors, voltage sensors, current sensors, water speed sensors, and actuators. Data collected by IoT sensors and devices is processed using artificial intelligence and displayed in BIM with VR or AR visualization. Under further development, the Digital Twin model was developed for advanced asset management analysis and decision-making. Data and analysis results are stored in the cloud for stakeholder access and collaboration, while actuators and robots can be used to take corrective actions based on analysis results. It is recommended that further research could develop a more comprehensive conceptual framework in urban road asset management, with testing, verification, and technology implementation that is expected to increase the effectiveness of management by the government. Thus, the application of technology in urban road asset management can become more efficient and improve community services.