CHARACTERISTICS OF WINTER USE OF MICHI-NO-EKI IN HOKKAIDO
CHARACTERISTICS OF WINTER USE OF MICHI-NO-EKI IN HOKKAIDO
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2002
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S. Suzuki;H. Shibuya;H. Igarashi;T. Kimoto
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S. Suzuki;H. Shibuya;H. Igarashi;T. Kimoto
This paper describes how professional drivers and less-skilled drivers have become intermingled on the highways. In order for traffic to flow smoothly, these roads require a resting place for drivers. Consequently, facilities called Michi-no-Eki have been constructed throughout Japan. Drivers stopping at these facilities can rest in a comfortable environment and take advantage of various advanced services. In Hokkaido, where sightseeing is a key industry, the Michi-no-Eki itself has become a destination instead of just a stopping place. In other words, the usages of Michi-no-Eki are diversifying. For example, its role shifts in the winter to offering safety functions such as resting and providing information. While it is difficult to apply a uniform, ideal standard, all Michi-no-Eki characteristics were evaluated on an equal basis. The regional characteristics should be taken into account when determining the changes and improvements to be adopted. In Hokkaido, the winter characteristics are particularly important because the safety that the Michi-no-Eki offer are valued very highly by highway users.