Changes in Land use, Transport System and Traffic Mobility in Gifu City During the 1980s and 1990s

In this report, we examine changes in land use, the transport system and traffic mobility in Gifu City during the 1980s and 1990s using historical maps, socio-economic statistics and personal trip survey data. During this period, Japan experienced high economic growth, and in Gifu City, importance was placed on developing the road network, city tramline was decommissioned and a great deal of land development was carried out in suburban and surrounding areas. The results of this study suggest a shift from public transport to private cars, which was an important contribution to the doughnut phenomenon. To shift to environmentally friendly and sustainable cities, returning the focus to public transport is necessary, as well as identifying interactions between urban planning factors to provide for future urban and transport planning.