DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICAL VERIFICATION OF PEDESTRIAN INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE INTERMEDIATE AND MOUNTAINOUS AREA

Abstract

Kochi prefecture advocates ITS for local pedestrians, which is developed at low costs taking into account full deployment of the system. Kochi prefecture developed pedestrian information system in the intermediate and mountainous area, designed to ensure a safe traveling environment by reminding drivers that a pedestrian is around. As part of safety measures, our team deployed the system on the road in the intermediate and mountainous area within the prefecture where a sidewalk is not available since depopulation is accelerating merger and closure of elementary school and junior high school.