PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF THE COMMUNITY AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JALURLINTAS SELATAN (JLS) IN TULUNGAGUNG

Abstract

Jalur Lintas Selatan (JLS) was originally included in the provincial strategy program as an
effort to balance the imbalance of northern and southern regions in East Java.Road connecting
Pacitan regency, Trenggalek regency, Tulungagung regency, Blitar regency, Malang regency,
Lumajang district, Jember regency and Banyuwangi regency. From the description above
Tulungagung regency is one of those road skipped. Research Objectives are: Knowing
Perceptions and Attitudes of the community towards the development of the South Traffic
Line in Tulungagung District .he subjects that are the direct source of data are the surrounding
community, youth, community leaders, village government, SMEs, sub-district heads, village
heads, institutions, religious leaders, resource persons, tourists and local government. The
research method used is Quantitative Descriptive Analysis. Data collection techniques:
Observation, Interview, and Documentation.
Technique Data analysis with: Data reduction, data presentation, data validity checking, and
technical Analysis with the help of Linkert scale measurement method to know Attitudes and
Public Perception. The community shows a supportive attitude towards JLS development
although there are still problems of negative impacts such as: mudslide development that enter
the settlement during rainy season, JLS becomes accident prone and as a place of law,
Wewengkon forest between villages is not clear yet so vulnerable conflict , Social jealousy
between villages. It is recommended that readiness to receive positive and negative impacts
with solutions include: Local readiness strengthens the economic foundations of small
communities, social engineering (Social Engeenering) so that small issues are resolved soon.