Abstract
AbstractRecent advances in transit technology in Japan are noteworthy and unique in many respects. A number of technologically advanced transit systems have been implemented, and many more are being planned. There are many conditions favorable to the development and application of new transit technology in Japan, including congested urban highways, lack of land, subsidy techniques, the development of new towns, and political and administrative considerations. All of the present day Japanese advanced transit systems operate as fixed schedule semi‐rapid transit on a shuttle route with semi‐permanently coupled vehicles. Some recent systems are manned by a driver. This paper discusses the background for the deployment of advanced technology transit in Japan, examines the characteristics of the new transit modes and conducts a critical review of the process of developing advanced technology modes in Japan.
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