Assessing the Effects of the Vehicle Restriction Policy: U-do Island in Jeju-Do, Korea

Abstract

This study aims at assessing the effects of Udo's vehicle restriction policy enforced by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in July 2008. Authority initiated the policy to enhance the traffic safety and protecting its nature and environment. The effects are assessed by conducting before and after study. Using monthly data for visitors and vehicles entering the Island, regression analysis model is used to identify the changes in travel patterns by comparing the data for before and after of policy enforcement. To identify the opinions of local residents and relevant personnel about the policy, an interview method with a set of questionnaires is employed.