Directions of remodeling local cities and transportation networks In the era of aging and population reduction

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Surveys were carried out on the daily transports of aged residents and sparsity caused by population reduction of local cities in Kyushu. And future transport demand was estimated on the basis of the estimation of future age compositions and possible ways of renewal of cities and required transport systems were discussed. It was clarified effective and convenient public transport networks well equipped with advanced IT systems and reallocation of facilities such as shopping centers and residences along the networks induced by regulations and guidelines for urban land-use.