Efforts to Apply Shared Space Overseas and in Japan

Abstract

Until now, the challenge of having to share restricted space on roads has been addressed by a diverse group of stakeholders, with people offering their expertise to solve the problem. In recent years, new modalities of mobility have been emerged, and the manner in which spaces are shared will need to be explored. With regard to the concept of “shared space” that was conceived from the idea of achieving safe roads through minimizing traffic rules, eliminating the segregation of pedestrians and vehicles, and improving attentiveness to subjects of transportation, this paper looks at the circumstances surrounding shared spaces on roads, while looking at case studies where pedestrian safety and comfort have been prioritized on a wide scale.