TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Existing Transport Infrastructure: Planned Transport Infrastructure: The framework for the construction of Tokyo s transport infrastructure began with the preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, and improvements steadily continue to this day. Roads The roads in Tokyo, including the main Tokyo Metropolitan motorways running through the centre of the city, have evolved as a highly intricate network of roads, totalling 236km of motorways and 1,275km of arterial routes. In addition to the improvement of roads, advanced traffic information systems such as the Intelligent Transport Systems ITS deliver real-time information on traffic congestion and travel time from traffic control centres to information boards along the motorways and ordinary roads. The same data is also transmitted by beacon transmitters and by FM/AM radio stations to car navigation systems and car radios. Railways and Subways Tokyo s comprehensive network of railways and subways provides a total of 1,035km of tracks and carries 23 million passengers daily. Trains run at a frequency of every 2-3 minutes during rush hour, and commuters from the suburbs can travel smoothly into the city centre without the hassle of transferring. The accuracy and convenience of Tokyo s rail system equals the best in the world. Stations and train cars are equipped with air conditioning, and improvements that are currently underway include the introduction of state-of-the-art trains with real-time electronic information systems, the installation of platform doors at stations to prevent passengers from falling on to the tracks, and the extension of multiple tracks. Tokyo s rail infrastructure meets one of the highest global standards, and it continues to expand and develop to deliver added safety and comfort as well as increased passenger capacity. Equal opportunity legislation in Japan requires all public transport infrastructures to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The promotion of universal design in existing infrastructure is being progressively improved. Tokyo has been planning various enhancements in its transport infrastructure in order to further mature as a model of a sustainable metropolis. Three ring roads are presently under construction in the Tokyo Greater Metropolitan Area, and the main routes will be completed by the opening of the 2016 Olympic Games. Along the Tokyo Bay waterfront, where the Olympic Stadium, a number of competition venues, the Olympic Village, and the IBC/MPC will be clustered, construction of the arterial routes have been proceeding, augmenting the existing transport infrastructure. The ongoing improvements in transport infrastructure will alleviate the city centre congestion and, as a result, will also have positive environmental effects. Additional Transport Infrastructure: There are no plans to finance any over-and-above major transport infrastructure for the Olympic Games. Because of the present scale of Tokyo s transport system and the enhancements already planned under Tokyo s Big Change - The 10-Year Plan, the emphasis will be on specific arrangements. (Please refer to Chart 3 in the appendices.) 29 TOKYO 2016 TOKYO 2016 30
AIRPORT Main International Airport: The main airport for the Tokyo Olympic Games will be Narita International Airport the gateway into Japan with the ability to transport 35 million passengers each year on flights to and from 96 major cities around the world. Other Airports: Aside from Narita International Airport, another airport in the Tokyo area is Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport. Haneda Airport is the hub for Japanese domestic air travel. With 190,000 flights landing and taking off every year, efficient and safe transport is provided by the world s highest standard air traffic services system at Narita International Airport. The extension of one of the runways will be completed by 2010, increasing take-off and landing capacity by 10%. Narita International Airport is located approximately 60km from Tokyo s city centre, and presently there are two railway routes and an express limousine bus operation connecting the airport and the city centre with a travel time ranging from 50 minutes to 1½ hours depending upon which part of Tokyo s extensive city centre is to be reached. Current travel time to the location of the proposed Olympic Stadium and Olympic Village in central Tokyo is 1 hour. During the Olympic Games, comprehensive traffic measures will be implemented to ensure the Olympic Family a comfortable journey to and from the airport. With the completion of a New Narita Express Railway Line by 2010, the journey between the airport and the city centre will be reduced to just over 30 minutes. The construction of a fourth runway at Haneda Airport will be completed in 2010 which will increase take-off and landing capacity by 40% in comparison with 2005. Taking advantage of this increase, regular service of international flights is to be implemented. Located only 10km to the city centre and connected by two railway lines and motorways, Haneda Airport is easily accessible from central Tokyo. Thus, Haneda Airport will also function as a key international arrival point and will also offer immigration services for Olympic-related personnel. In addition to Narita and Haneda, there are 13 airports within a 500km radius of Tokyo with international service, including Chubu International Airport and Kansai International Airport. The airports are readily accessible from Tokyo, as they are connected to Tokyo by domestic flights and the shinkansen bullet train that offer quick and comfortable travel. Venues outside of Tokyo where Football will be held can be easily accessed by using the Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and New Chitose Airport. Accessibility provisions for people with disabilities are implemented in the universal design of the above airports for ultimate comfort in travel. Airport Capacities (Year 2005): Runways Gates Terminal Capacity Narita International Airport 2 87 115,000 passengers/day (42 million/year) Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) 3 75 173,000 passengers/day (63 million/year) Chubu International Airport has 1 runway and carries 34,000 passengers/day. Kansai International Airport has 2 runways and carries 45,000 passengers/day. Osaka International Airport has 2 runways and carries 52,000 passengers/day. New Chitose Airport has 2 runways and carries 49,000 passengers/day. 31 TOKYO 2016 TOKYO 2016 32
MAPS B Please refer to Map B, B1 to B5 in the appendices. 33 TOKYO 2016 TOKYO 2016 34
TRANSPORT CHALLENGES Challenges and Solutions: Every major city throughout the world has a transport challenge in common - traffic congestion. Tokyo is no exception. The major cause of this traffic congestion is attributed to commercial vehicles that go straight through Tokyo en route to their destinations. In order to re-route and disperse through traffic, the national government and its affiliated organisations are presently constructing three ring roads within the Tokyo Greater Metropolitan Area. Improvements on regular roads, such as upgrading arterial routes, expanding road width, and installing advanced traffic signal systems, are also underway. The steady implementation of the ongoing and planned measures to improve the roadways will dramatically alleviate Tokyo s traffic congestion by 2016 and will significantly increase average travelling speed within the city. During the period of the Tokyo 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, impact on regular traffic and daily activities in Tokyo must be kept to a minimum. Extensive demand management measures will be adopted to encourage the use of public transport during the Olympic Games. These efforts will also produce positive environmental effects. General Transport and Mobility Concept: Almost all the competition venues will be located within an 8km radius from the Olympic Stadium and with the efficient, safe, and comfortable transport system already in place, the travel time between the Olympic Village, the IBC/MPC, and the competition venues can generally be maintained within 20 minutes. Transport planning will be coordinated by all relevant public and private agencies including representatives from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and prefectural police forces, road administrations, and transport companies. The emphasis in transport planning will be on demand management (to release capacity within the system); specific transport management arrangements; and the provision of information systems (including wayfinding ) to help Olympic visitors to effectively use the transport systems. Transport operations at Games time will be coordinated from a command centre involving all of the above agencies and with access to the Intelligent Transport Systems ITS. Olympic lanes will be designated, where appropriate, to ensure efficient, reliable transport for the Olympic family. An exclusive shuttle bus service will transport athletes and team officials to their respective competition venues in accordance with the competition schedule. A shuttle bus service for the accredited media will be operated around the clock. Spectators and workforces will use the rail, subway, bus, and any other available public transport systems. All transport provided will use zero- or low-emission vehicles in an effort to provide an environmentally-friendly Olympic Games. Necessary measures will be implemented to assure convenient access at each airport for the Olympic Family. In response to the foreseen demands and requirements, flexible public transport measures will be implemented on the days of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, i.e., the increase in frequency and the extension of service hours beyond the usual procedures. Using the IC chip-embedded pre-paid system widely applied in Tokyo s public transport system, Games tickets including transport fares will be offered to the public. The organisational ability of Japan has been proven through the successful hosting of such major international sports events as the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The comprehensive experience and know-how gained in the field of mass transport through these events will be put to full use during the Olympic Games, providing a smooth and reliable transport operation without interrupting the daily lives of the local citizens. 35 TOKYO 2016 TOKYO 2016 36
DISTANCES AND JOURNEY TIMES Please refer to Chart 4 in the appendices. Please note that this chart presents travel times in current 2007 conditions. It does not indicate the travel times anticipated in 2016. These will benefit from infrastructure improvements proposed in Tokyo s Big Change - The 10-Year Plan, and the transport management measures outlined in Theme 18. The maximum travel time in 2016 from the Olympic Village to any venue within the Olympic park will be 20 minutes. 37 TOKYO 2016 TOKYO 2016 38