● Research themes
Research themes for this year are as follows.
◆Research and study on flood disaster-proof community development procedures with several entities
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data for regions planning to introduce disaster reduction policies. Factors such as background of introducing specific policy measures and actual implementation structures will be examined through surveying the past examples of community development policies with flood disaster prevention measures. |
◆Research and study on overseas development of infrastructure systems collaborated with target countries
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data widely useful for drafting medium and long-term strategies in future overseas development of infrastructure systems. Business environment including public private collaboration, policies and regulations in potential target nations and cities will be examined to promote participation in O&M (operation and maintenance) business in the overseas infrastructure projects. |
◆Research and study on the innovation and governance system on AI in transportation sector
| The purpose of this study is to provide basic data widely useful for the future development of AI in transportation. Through an examination and analysis of the current state and future outlook of governance systems for AI in general, and AI in transportation in particular, we will explore trends in AI technology development, as well as the current status and anticipated responses of transportation operators to governance systems in Europe and North America. |
◆Research and study on air passenger trend with focus on international transit flights
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data to understand recent air passenger trends applicable for discussion for desirable situation in international air network with focus on changing trends in international transit flights at major international air markets. |
◆Research and study on measures to reduce environmental impacts through coordination among logistics, urban infrastructure and transport infrastructure
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data to clarify measures to reduce environmental loads, such as CO2 emissions caused by urban logistics-related activities. The project focuses on initiatives in Europe and other countries that aim to reduce environmental impacts through the coordination among logistics, urban infrastructure, and transport infrastructure utilizing new methodologies and technologies such as ICT. |
◆Research and study on urban redevelopment measures for mixed-community formation
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data for urban redevelopment measures to build mixed community, such as measures to create socializing places for all ages by using vacant houses and vacant land, housing support for elderly people, mobility support, childcare support, and relocation support. |
◆Research and study on among Mobility Plan and Urban Plans for Sustainable Reginal Economic Strategy
| The purpose of this research study is to provide basic data to clarify the local mobility plans that contribute sustainable reginal economic strategy. Coordination among Mobility Plan and Urban Plans, other regional plan has effects to enable the formation of “Compact (City) Plus Network”. This research includes wide-area cooperation among multiple local governments and human resource development. |