UNESCAP Regional EGM on Policy Options for Sustainable Transport Development, 27-29 Nov 2013, Incheon, Republic of Korea Quality Transport - Key to enhance Connectivity and Sustainability - 28 November, 2013 Kiyoshi ODASHIMA Director for International Cooperation Planning Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
Background 1 - Economic growth (US dollars per capita) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 1
GDP (Japan) (US dollars per capita) 1964 Shinkansen (Osaka) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 3
Link among Mega-cities; Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka in 1964 Enhance Physical Connectivity Osaka Nagoya Tokyo 8
High Speed, Reliability(Punctuality) and Comfort Improve Business and Life Style 22:00 24:00 21:00 Osaka to Tokyo Tokyo Station to Home Home 18:30 Dinner with Colleague in Osaka 17:00 Meeting in Osaka Home to Tokyo Station Tokyo to Osaka 12:30 8:00 9:00 5
GDP (Japan) (US dollars per capita) 2000 Transportation Accessibility Improvement Law 1991 Guideline on Installation of Elevator /Escalator in Transport Terminal 1983 Guideline on Facility for Disabled People in Public Transport Terminal 1982 Shinkansen (Niigata, Morioka) 1964 Shinkansen (Osaka) 1975 Shinkansen (Hakata) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 6
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One Example of Challenges towards user-friendly To Mitigate Congestion Enhancement of Mass Transport Capacity Expansion of Transport Network Commuter Train congestion in Tokyo has been improved for almost 35 years. 1975 221% 2010 166% Convenient Through Services and Smoother Transfer
Background 2 - Aged Society Aged People / Population 14% (Aged Society) 14 years in Viet Nam 20 years in Thailand 24 years in Japan 7% (Aging Society) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 1970 1994 2005 2020 2025 2034 9
Quality Transport (concept) Environment Safe and Secure Reliable, comfortable and User-friendly Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 2
User-Friendliness in Quality Transport (in the area of services) High Speed Punctuality Reduce Congestion Step-free (Barrier-Free) Smooth Transfer Service Information Other factors Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 6
High Speed Tsukuba Express railway (TX) started its operation at maximum 130km/h in 2005. Tokyo-Tsukuba 65 min 45 min by Bus by TX 58.3km
Punctuality Shinkansen trains achieve extremely high on time operations with the average delay time per trip within 1 minute, even including weather-related delays for 48 years, thanks to train control technology. Punctuality also makes it possible for many people to commute from their home town to business center. More than 39 million commuters to Tokyo used Shinkansen in 2011. Commutable with Shinkansen 100-150km Commutable without Shinkansen 40-50km Google Map
Step-free (Barrier-Free) Share of step-free stations (rail, bus, ship and air terminal) with over 5,000 passengers per day has been increased. 77% 29%
Smooth Transfer 25 kinds of Public Transport IC Cards has been introduced. These card has been commonalized. One IC Card can be used nationwide. Number of IC Card issued 70 million 39 million 2008 2011 Example of IC Cards
Service Information Accurate and frequently offering information eliminates dissatisfaction and insecurity of customers. Display system in car shows information on destination, Cause of delay and alternative transportation.
Development of Terminal and Surrounding Area Development of terminal and surrounding area enhances the convenience of terminal and enriches the lifestyles of users. It also contributes to smooth transfer. Tram station was relocated near the JR station in Yokogawa city. JR Station 140m Tram Station JR Station 25m Tram Station User of Tram 7:00-9:00 590 1.6 times 1,000
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