Study of transportation density towards population economy in the Gajah Mada Street, Kaliwates Sub District, Jember District

This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between transportation density and the economy of the population on Jalan Gajah Mada, Kaliwates District, Jember Regency. The focus of this study is the density of transportation found on Jalan Gajah Mada and its impact on traders and pedicab drivers on the economic aspect. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. Primary data were obtained from pedicab traders and pedicab drivers. Data collection techniques using observation and interview techniques. Data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis. The results showed that the density of transportation is dominated by motorcycle vehicles, where most of these motorbikes are from online transportation riders. Also, the highway is dominated by private cars and public transport such as lin. The population’s economy will increase due to congested transportation. This is due to the ease of access to shops close to the highway, so it becomes an attractive factor for buyers to buy souvenirs. The location of the shops that are easily accessible from the road affects economic improvement along the highway area. There is no relationship between transportation density and lack of buyers/passengers. Because over time, the population will increase, and competition will be increasingly fierce, and traditional vehicles will be replaced by modern vehicles that use technology in their applications. The more cars, the more people take the opportunity to trade. Therefore, the economy remains stable, with more competition in the business world.