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| The previously mentioned major changes in the socio-economy will also bring about a fundamental transformation in the conventional transport system which has been emphasized upon the expansion of the volume capabilities. |
| 1. Slowdown in the Demand
for Transport and the Diversification of Transport Needs The advance in the aging of the nation's population combined with the diminishing number of children and slow economic growth has depressed domestic demand for transport services, dampening the desire of those transport business operators to make further investments. While favorable growth is forecast for international aircargo and marine container cargo services, it will not be as strong as in the past. Also, the increase in daytime traffic brought about by the growing elderly ratio of the population and the decrease in the number of children commuting to school is impacting upon the nature of use of our transport systems. |
| Growth in the demand for Domestic
Transport for the next 15 years (1995-2010 ) in comparison to the past 15 years ( 1980-1995 ) |
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| Growth in the demand for International
Transport for the next 15 years ( 1995-2010 ) in comparison to the past 15 years ( 1980-1995 ) |
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| Furthermore, the emergence of an individual-oriented society valuing both freedom and creativity has produced a range of challenges for the transport industry in terms of options, comfort, and quality of service in relation to the cost. In this context, there are increasing demands regarding the ease of use and comfort of modes of transport, as well as for so called "leisure transport", where people find pleasure merely in the course of getting from one place to another. |
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Fluctuation in the demand for Domestic Transport between 1995 and 2010 (person, ton basis) |
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| Source: Report of the Chairman of the Transport Policy Deliberation Council Sub-Committee for Forecasting Long-Term Demand for Transport |
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