2008.4-2009.3 Yearbook of NILIM
Research Summary
Urban Planning Department
| Reference Number | Y080702 |
| Title | Research on a Method of LRT Utilization for the Urban Revitalization of Local Cities |
| Start-End Date | 2006.4-2009.3 |
| Division | Urban Facilities Division |
| Author | Head, Hitoshi NISHINO Senior Researcher, Yuriko TAKAYANAGI |
| Summary | In Japan, the tram-train system is wanted to disseminate the system in the middle/small urban areas because it is less expensive than the full light rapid transit system. But in order to realize the tram-train system, collaborations among the local authorities, operators of the existing railways and tramways are required in the planning, implementing as well as operational phases. The study is to get information about the collaborations been made for tram-train system in Germany and France. |