Promoting Construction of the Three Ring Expressways of the National Capital Region Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Central Circular Route This circular route is approximately 47 kilometers long and links areas within an approximate 8 to 10 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. With the section linking the No. 3 Shibuya Route to the Wangan Route completed in March 2015, the Central Circular Route fully opened to traffic. This has resulted in less concentration of traffic in the city center. The volume of traffic in the area within the Central Circular Route (*1) has declined by five percent and time lost due to traffic conges- tion (*2) has gone down by about 50 percent. Among other benefits, the time required to travel to Haneda Airport from Shinjuku during rush hour has been reduced by about 21 minutes. Tokyo Outer Ring Road (Gaikan) This route is approximately 85 kilometers long and links areas within an approximate 15 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. Up until now, a roughly 34 kilometer section between Oizumi Inter- change and Misato Minami Interchange has been in operation. Work is currently underway on the section between Misato Minami Interchange and the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, which is due to be completed in fiscal year 2017. In April 2007, the city plan for the section between the Kan-etsu Expressway and the Tomei expressway was changed from an elevated route to an underground route and the project became ready for implementation in May 2009. Currently this project is being carried out by the central government and the East and Central Japan Expressway Companies. The TMG is requesting that the central government and the expressway companies complete this project in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Regarding the section between the Tomei Expressway and Wangan Roadway, since no concrete plan is yet in place, the TMG is working with the central government and other related bodies with the aim of formulating a plan as soon as possible. Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-o-do) This route is approximately 300 kilometers long and extends over Tokyo and its four surrounding prefectures at an approximate 40 to 60 kilometer radius from the center of Tokyo. 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The TMG will continue its efforts to further improve the networks, make it easier to transfer between train lines, provide more barrier-free environ- ments and services, and solve issues with railway crossings. Improvement of Subway Lines The construction of subway lines has been implemented based on a central government council’s report (Council for Transport Policy Report No. 18). In addition, the TMG is working to promote the improvement and integration of subway services, and increase passenger convenience. Tsukuba Express/Nippori-Toneri Liner The Tsukuba Express (New Joban Line), which links Akihabara and Tsukuba, was developed to ease crowding on JR Joban Line trains, enhance the public transportation network in the northeastern portion of Tokyo, and promote the growth of the areas along the line. The whole line opened in August 2005. The Nippori-Toneri Liner was planned as a new transportation system to resolve the inconvenience of poor public transport in northeastern Tokyo and contribute to the development of the areas along the line by linking Nippori and Minumadai-shinsuikoen. It opened in March 2008. Tsukuba Express (New Joban Line) Nippori-Toneri Liner Rinkai Line/Yurikamome The Rinkai Line and New Transit Yurikamome were planned with aims that include enhancing the public transportation network in the Tokyo Waterfront Sub-center and contributing to the promotion of devel- opment of the areas along the lines. Full operation of the Rinkai Line began in December 2002, with mutual use of the operation facilities with the JR Saikyo Line. The Yurikamome began operations between Shimbashi and Ariake in November 1995, and between Ariake and Toyosu in March 2006. Rinkai Line Yurikamome Tama Monorail The Tama Monorail was planned to enhance the public transportation network in the Tama area and strengthen mutual cooperation between core cities. The section between Tachikawa-kita and Kamikitadai, and the section between Tachikawa-kita and Tama Center opened in November 1998 and January 2000, respectively. Tama Monorail 24 Basic Policy for Railway Crossing Measures Approximately 1,050 level railway crossings still remain in Tokyo (as of the end of March 2014), causing traffic congestion and many other problems. The Basic Policy for Railway Crossing Measures was formulated in June 2004 with the $GHQTG #HVGT aim to enhance Tokyo’s attractiveness as a global city and to promote urban renewal. In this basic policy, 394 level crossings were selected as priority areas for study and project implementation by fiscal 2025. Among these priority areas, 20 sections were then selected to be exam- Example of large-scale project ined for construction of two-level cross- Resource: Bureau of ings by elevating or lowering the tracks, for two-level crossings Construction and 83 sections were selected to be (Keikyu Line near Ring Road No. 8) examined for other measures such as $GHQTG #HVGT two-level crossings using road elevation or tunneling, provision of pedestrian ೨ ᓟ overpasses or underpasses, shorter bell warnings of train approach, and road- widening across the tracks. The early implementation of measures for railway crossings is presently being pursued based on this basic policy. Example of road-widened crossing BRT Linking the City Center and Tokyo Waterfront City The TMG is planning to introduce BRT as a new transport service centering on Ring Expressway No. 2 and linking the city center to Tokyo Waterfront City. Expectations are that the Kachidoki, Harumi, Toyosu and Waterfront City area will develop as a new face of Tokyo, which offers residential space and also increased capabilities as a MICE and international tourism desti- nation. However, there are places where access to rail services is poor and there is overcrowding at some stations and their surrounding areas during rush hour. Moreover, around 6,000 housing units are scheduled to be created in the repurposing of the Olympic Village following the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning that transportation needs in Articulated bus the area will increase further. To respond to needs quickly and flexibly, a set of core aims was formulated in August 2014 and project partners were sought. The “Committee for BRT Linking the City Center and Waterfront City” was established and discussions held from a range of perspectives about developing a BRT system. A basic plan, or draft plan for the project, was compiled in April 2015. Later, in accordance with the basic plan, bids were solicited for a BRT operator and in September 2015, an operator was selected. With the aim of launching operations in 2019, the TMG is progressing with implementation of a BRT system that surpasses traditional bus travel, making use of fuel cell buses, which will have board- ing and alighting available at all doors, easy payment methods to avoid delays, technology for preci- sion stopping at bus stops, and a consistent design concept throughout the sytem. 25 Promotion of Aviation Policies It is essential to bolster the airport functions of the National Capital Region for Tokyo to develop as a global city. The TMG is taking many initiatives to address this challenge. These include efforts to further strengthen functionality at Haneda Airport and increase its interna- tional flights and to have Yokota airspace returned to Japan. Enhancing Functionality of Haneda Airport and Increasing I nternational Flight Services The TMG had been lobbying the central government to re-expand and introduce regular interna- tional flights to Haneda Airport, and had also cooperated in a variety of ways including providing the central government with interest-free