Aim for the next-generation Expressway

【background】

Expressway socio-economic situation surrounding Expressway is changing drastically, such as highway congestion / accidents, aging, labor shortages, universal design, carbon neutrality, promotion of DX, and efficiency of infrastructure management.
On the other hand, technological innovations such as ICT, AI, robotics, sensors, digital communication (5G), and big data utilization are rapidly advancing, and the spread of self-driving vehicles and connected cars is becoming a reality.
In order to respond to this change in social conditions and continue to drive the further development of automobile transportation in the future, we have summarized the direction of advanced mobility service provision that NEXCO EAST

After organizing the current socio-economic situation, based on the opinions of related industries and experts, we will organize the appearance of society 10 and 20 years from now, and the next generation that will support the "future society NEXCO EAST We have set the goal of the Expressway

For details, go to the Aim (Goal) page Expressway

With an eye on the "future society," we have set the goals (goals) of Expressway
Expressway functions such as "1. safety" and "2. high speed" to additional functions such as "10. entertainment" that will become new goals in the future. Was set step by step, and the relationship with each goal of the SDGs was clarified.
In addition, we have also organized the technology of "advancement of Expressway management (maintenance management)" to support the realization of the desired figure.

What are SDGs? (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website)

10 goals

What the 10-item next-generation Expressway is aiming for (Click here for details [PDF: 777KB])

• Realization of Expressway space that does not cause or cause traffic accidents or damage to third parties
• Ensure infrastructure safety 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with constant monitoring

• Improving high speed by raising the regulated speed, securing a high-speed and safe driving space by creating a dedicated lane, etc.
• Realization of an Expressway

• Achieve improved reliability of travel time as a road that supports Japan's industry, logistics, and daily life
• Achieve advanced control such as improving the accuracy of traffic congestion prediction and facilitating traffic guidance by utilizing data

• Providing network services that keep the flow of people and goods uninterrupted even in the event of a disaster
• Integrated strengthening of disaster prevention functions including roadside areas

• Realization of efficient and advanced logistics transportation by strengthening logistics knot function
• Providing comprehensive transportation services through seamless cooperation with all means of transportation (providing transfer services)

• Improves punctuality and high speed to provide smooth movement
• Pursuing comfortable movement with an eye on those who drive, those who ride together, and those who will be released from driving with the advent of autonomous driving

• Realization of an Expressway that is easy to access and easy for everyone, including vulnerable people
• Providing an easy-to-use space for foreign travelers and those Expressway

• Enhancing replenishment equipment for next-generation vehicles to help popularize next-generation vehicles with low environmental impact
• Conversion to a Expressway that is in harmony with the environment and wisely provides the necessary energy

• Expressway that realizes growth and value improvement together with roadside areas
• Landscape-friendly road

• Realization of a road space that makes it fun to use

• In order to realize the vision of the next-generation Expressway, we will launch a "priority project" consisting of 31 items, and will NEXCO EAST Medium-Term Management Plan period (2021 to 2025).
• This project consisted of two perspectives: "transformation to solve short-term problems" and "challenge to create a long-term future."

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• There are already trial stage projects and concept stage projects
• Future Aim << Priority Project >> is the "concept" at this stage, and may change due to coordination of related organizations and progress of business.

31 priority projects

31項目の重点プロジェクトの概要・関連技術を紹介します。（詳しくはこちら【PDF：1.0MB】）
各重点プロジェクトの関連・最新情報は図下のリンク先よりご覧ください。

(1) Next-generation highway radio

E-High Radi (Source: DraPla)

(2) Snowplow driving support

準天頂衛星を活用したロータリ除雪車自動化の運用開始について

(3) Abnormality detection with probe data

(4) Traffic demand control

（5）moVision版デジタルツイン

(6) Altitude congestion forecast information

• Expressway AI congestion prediction (NEXCO EAST & NTT Docomo) (Source: DraPla)
• 日本の高速道路会社初のAIを用いた交通混雑期等の渋滞予測技術の開発に成功！

(7) Support for merging autonomous vehicles

(8) Real-time all-line monitoring

(9) Drone patrol

(10) Advanced overload monitoring

(11) Parking for large vehicles

(12) Reservation required parking space

ダブル連結トラック駐車場予約システムの実証実験開始

(13) Smart grid

（14）NEXCO東日本版MaaS

(15) Next-generation fuel supply equipment

高速道路SA・PAにおけるEV急速充電器整備の取り組みについて

（16）自動運転車両への情報提供

(17) Compact PA for idle facilities

(18) Logistics MaaS

東北道　佐野サービスエリア（下り線）で9月28日から長距離輸送におけるドライバー交替の実証実験を実施

(19) Autonomous driving lane

(20) Content distribution

(21) Automatic inspection vehicle

(22) Power supply while driving

Integrated system development for electric bus operation management and energy management

(23) Valet parking

(24) Advanced disaster response

(25) Operation management by lane and vehicle type

(26) Next-generation billing

(27) Automation of maintenance and repair

(28) Next-generation traffic regulation

(29) Data linkage

• 渋滞予測チャレンジコンテストの開催（結果）
• 第2回渋滞予測チャレンジコンテストの開催（結果）

(30) Automatic control of snowplows

(31) Slimming of road structure

We have formulated roadmaps for 31 priority projects for the next five years, the period of our next medium-term management plan 10 years from now, and the long-term (2030-2040, 2040 and beyond).
In formulating the roadmap, the project was organized from four perspectives: hardware (facilities), software (operations), management (maintenance and management), and external collaboration.
For each priority project, we are considering and commencing projects in order, starting with those that are feasible, taking into account the scale of investment as well as the state of technological development and institutional design.
In addition, some of the projects require the establishment of relevant legal systems, which will take some time. Therefore, we will work with relevant organizations to coordinate and begin considering ways to realize the projects as soon as we are able to make the necessary arrangements.

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In consideration of this concept, 2020 "next-generation in-house than the degree of Expressway to start the investigation established the way study group of", 2020 In October, in the headquarters "ITS Promotion Department Was newly installed to accelerate the examination.
In April 1991, the "ITS Promotion Committee" was set up within the company, chaired by a director and managing executive officer, general manager of the management business division, in line with the announcement of this concept, and this initiative was integrated NEXCO EAST Group We have built a system to promote it.