Abstract
This study analyzed the relationship between residents’ expectations and their quality of life regarding the construction of the Komayose Interchange for heavy vehicles in Gunma Prefecture. The study was conducted using covariance structure analysis, and the results revealed the following points. First, residents had high expectations for “improvement in automobile convenience.” In addition, there were high expectations for “economic revitalization and promotion of regional development,” and also “disaster prevention.” Second, residents’ expectations of the interchange had an impact on their quality of life. In particular, it had an impact on “community activities,” which are a component of the quality of life. The study was conducted in a rural area, and when comparing urban areas with rural areas, it was considered that rural areas emphasized community activities more than urban areas in the evaluation of quality of life. In addition, it was considered that residents who participated in community activities received information on the benefits of the Komayose Interchange heavy-duty vehicle development.
