A study on the estimation of inhabitants about the main public transport system in local cities - Comparison of LRT and BRT -

Abstract

 In this study, we conducted questionnaire surveys in Okayama and Hamamatsu, Japan, where LRT or BRT is given as a candidate for a basic public transport system. Based on the results of those surveys, we analyzed characteristics and problems of LRT & BRT that paid its attention to the consciousness of citizens. Results have shown that, the awareness of choice and the use intention of the public transport system changed by an image and consciousness for the public transport, and the environmental awareness.