Evaluation of the use of next-generation mobility and transport hub in low density and science city

A case of Harima Science Garden City

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to understand the transportation issues in low-density urban areas, and to clarify whether these issues can be solved by using new transportation services and means of transportation. To achieve the research objectives, this study takes Harima Science Garden City, where the population is low-density and MaaS has been demonstrated in Hyogo Prefecture, as a case study. Through the survey and interviews with residents and commuters, we found that: 1) the availability of next-generation mobility is limited due to car dependence; 2) next-generation mobility does not meet the current demand for intra-urban mobility; 3) the lack of places and facilities that people visit on a daily basis inhibits the use of next-generation mobility; 4) the lack of transportation services and facilities that people can use in the city is a major obstacle to the use of next-generation mobility. 4) The Kouto Bus Center, a transportation node, is not a facility that is used daily.