抄録
In Japan, bus transportation with resident participation increases in areas where conventional bus services are not provided. Resident participation is based upon social capital, which consists of companionship, participation, trust and reciprocity. However there have been no studies about relation between bus services with resident' participation and using social capital. This research attempts to clarify factors that influence attitude of residents to participation in bus transportation using the "social capital" concept. Questionnaire-based research is conducted in an area where bus service with resident participation is under planning. This research focuses on securing funds and supplying the bus in management of bus transportation service. Our analysis indicates that social capital affected to burden charge for the bus from all residents and willingness to participate as volunteer driver.
