Reference: Comprehensive Plan for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Japan (prepared in 1996 by five governmental bodies concerned with ITS)
Priority on ITS for creating an IT nation
In Japan, ITS is considered as the key for creating an IT nation, and is being heavily promoted.
Basic Law on the Formation of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society
(IT Basic Law) (Enforced January 6, 2001)
The Law lays down the basic philosophy and direction on measures to create an advanced information and telecommunications society.
e-Japan Strategy (January 22, 2001 decision of the IT Strategic Headquarters)
The e-Japan Strategy is a national strategy which aims to transform Japan into one of the most advanced nations in IT technology within five years. One of the pillars of the strategy is to establish public transport systems which utilize advanced road traffic systems (e.g. ITS), are less affected by congestion and accidents, and allow the users to reach their destinations safely and comfortably with the optimum transportation means and within the shortest time.
e-Japan Priority Policy Program (March 29, 2001 decision of the IT Strategic Headquarters)
In accordance with the IT Basic Law, the e-Japan Priority Policy Program specifies the measures for implementing the e-Japan Strategy and lays down priority actions to be taken by the Japanese Government.
e-Japan 2002 Program (June 2001 decision of the IT Strategic Headquarters)
The e-Japan 2002 Program promotes ITS under the Priority Policy as well as mobile communication services that are connected to ITS, etc.
e-Japan Priority Policy Program 2002 (June 2002 decision of the IT Strategic Headquarters)
The e-Japan Priority Policy Program was revised, and the e-Japan Priority Policy Program 2002 describes all priority policies that the government should quickly implement.
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Time-tables for the development and deployment of ITS in Japan
