Authors conducted an online survey in November 2008 for the purpose of understanding public consciousness towards current road conditions and future road improvement works. 5 years since, authors conducted a similar survey to study the change in public consciousness against the backdrop of changes in social situation during the last half decade. The questionnaire was conducted through an online survey, against the total of 2,000 people, distributed by population pro rata to each prefecture in Japan. The result revealed that public awareness on public works has been growing, and demand for road improvement has remained. Interests for the improvement were concentrated on daily issues in road use such as traffic congestions and road safety. At the same time, it was also revealed that, although the number was few, awareness on natural disaster mitigation and maintenance were growing.
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