Title: Analysis of the Demonstration Projects about the Toll Road Fee for Promotion of Road Policy
Abstract: The Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Japan decided to perform demonstration projects concerning diverse and flexible charge measures for toll roads in fiscal 2003 to establish road policies to promote the effective use of roads by encouraging traffic to switch from general roads to toll roads and to improve roadside environments, mitigate congestion, and promote traffic safety measures. The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of these 22 projects that were conducted throughout Japan in 2003.