Aim for the next-generation Expressway

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【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

Future society drawn by NEXCO EAST

  • A society that supports seamless movement for everyone to lead a healthy and active life
  • Organic connection between spheres with new movements, regardless of age or handicap
  • Realization of efficient logistics services in the age of aging and declining labor force
  • A strong and supple resilient society against frequent and intensifying natural disasters
  • Both the protection and inheritance of local culture, history and traditions and efficient economic activities

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.

Image of 10 items of next-generation Expressway aiming (targets)
10 items of next-generation Expressway aim (goals)

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])

1. Safety: Image of road with zero accidents realized by technological evolution
  • 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
2. High speed: Image of road that can demonstrate superiority in movement between bases
  • 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
3. On-timeness: Image of roads that make scheduled movement and transportation a matter of course
  • 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
4. Substitutability / humor: Image of road that is strong against disasters and leads to relief
  • 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
5. Nodularity: Image of road that expands travel options by combining various means of transportation
  • 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)
6. Comfort: Image of the road where smooth movement makes the time inside the car comfortable
  • 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
7. Convenience: Easy-to-use road image
  • 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
8. Sustainability: Image of roads that contribute to carbon neutrality
  • 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
9. Regional compatibility: An image of a road that blends into the town and grows with the town
  • Expressway that realizes growth and value improvement together with roadside areas
  • Landscape-friendly road
10. Entertainment: Image of road (pursuit of UX) that makes you excited every time you use it
  • 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."
Image of future aim image of "priority project"
Image of future vision << priority project >>
  • 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

Setting of 31 priority projects (Click here for details [PDF: 1.8MB])

(1) Next-generation highway radio

(1) Image of next-generation highway radio

E-High Radi (Source: DraPla)

(3) Abnormality detection with probe data

(3) Image of abnormality detection using probe data

(4) Traffic demand control

(4) Image of traffic demand control

(5) Large-capacity communication equipment

(5) Image of large-capacity communication equipment

(7) Support for merging autonomous vehicles

(7) Image image of merging support for autonomous vehicles

(8) Real-time all-line monitoring

(8) Image of real-time all-line monitoring

(9) Drone patrol

(9) Image of drone patrol

(10) Advanced overload monitoring

(10) Image of advanced overload monitoring

(11) Parking for large vehicles

(11) Image of parking for large vehicles

(12) Reservation required parking space

(12) Image of reservation-based parking space

(13) Smart grid

(13) Image of smart grid

(14) Innovative mobility services

(14) Image of innovative mobility service

(15) Next-generation fuel supply equipment

(15) Image of next-generation fuel supply equipment

(16) Autonomous driving sign

(16) Image of signs for autonomous driving

(17) Compact PA for idle facilities

(17) Image of compact PA of idle facilities

(18) Logistics MaaS

(18) Image of logistics MaaS

(19) Autonomous driving lane

(19) Image of lane dedicated to autonomous driving

(20) Content distribution

(20) Image of content distribution

(21) Automatic inspection vehicle

(21) Image of automatic inspection vehicle

(23) Valet parking

(23) Image of valet parking

(24) Advanced disaster response

(24) Image of advanced disaster response

(25) Operation management by lane and vehicle type

(25) Image of operation management by lane and vehicle type

(26) Next-generation billing

(26) Image of next-generation billing

(27) Automation of maintenance and repair

(27) Image of automation of maintenance and repair

(28) Next-generation traffic regulation

(28) Image of next-generation traffic regulation

(29) Data linkage

(29) Image of data linkage

(30) Automatic control of snowplows

(30) Image of automatic control of snowplow

(31) Slimming of road structure

(31) Image of slimming of road structure

We have formulated a roadmap for the 31 priority projects in the last 5 years, 10 years after the next medium-term management plan period, and long-term (2030-2040, 2040-).
In formulating the roadmap, we organized the projects from four perspectives: hardware (equipment), software (operation), management (maintenance), and external collaboration.
For each priority project, we will consider and start from the feasible one based on the investment scale, technology development status, system design, etc.
In addition, some of the related legal systems need to be improved when implementing the project, and it will take a certain amount of time in the future. I will.

Roadmap image image

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Roadmap image (Large view)

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.

Image of promotion system