This report aims to provide an overview of the current state and evolution of the Arctic Circle, focusing on the significance of the Arctic Sea Route and its associated economic and environmental impacts, as well as the geopolitical shifts. Specifically, it will concentrate on the international political dynamics post-Ukraine invasion and the emerging geopolitical framework surrounding the Arctic Sea Route, offering insights into the implications for Arctic governance and sustainability. < Back Maritime Transportation November 2023 A Study on International Politics Surrounding the Arctic Sea Routes By Daisuke Komatsu This report aims to provide an overview of the current state and evolution of the Arctic Circle, focusing on the significance of the Arctic Sea Route and its associated economic and environmental impacts, as well as the geopolitical shifts. Specifically, it will concentrate on the international political dynamics post-Ukraine invasion and the emerging geopolitical framework surrounding the Arctic Sea Route, offering insights into the implications for Arctic governance and sustainability. Download the Report

The UAS BVLOS Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee (BVLOS ARC) published a report in March 2022, which covered 70 recommendations. This report details the specific recommendations in the following areas: Operator Qualifications Recommendations, Third-Party Services Recommendations, Environmental Recommendation, General & Procedural Recommendations. < Back Civil Aviation UAS BVLOS Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee Report: Part 2 By Yoshihiro Fujimaki The UAS BVLOS Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee (BVLOS ARC) published a report in March 2022, which covered 70 recommendations. This report details the specific recommendations in the following areas: Operator Qualifications Recommendations, Third-Party Services Recommendations, Environmental Recommendation, General & Procedural Recommendations. Download the Report

This is part 5 in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West, and highlights the Washington, D.C. region as a case study for exemplary TOD. Read about how the Rossyln-Ballston Cooridor in Arlington, County has served as an example of best-practice in the United States. < Back Surface Transportation Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 5: Case Study – Washington DC (2) By Akito Okabe This is part 5 in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West, and highlights the Washington, D.C. region as a case study for exemplary TOD. Read about how the Rossyln-Ballston Cooridor in Arlington, County has served as an example of best-practice in the United States. Download the Report

LaGuardia Airport PPP is set against the backdrop of the world’s largest city for business, New York City. It is no overstatement to say that this is one of the world’s foremost PPP projects in anticipation of the ever-increasing demand for air travel. < Back Civil Aviation New York’s LaGuardia Airport Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project By Tetsuhiro Hagiwara LaGuardia Airport PPP is set against the backdrop of the world’s largest city for business, New York City. It is no overstatement to say that this is one of the world’s foremost PPP projects in anticipation of the ever-increasing demand for air travel. Download the Report

This year's 2022 APTA Rail Conference addressed hot-button topics that, like in so many other businesses, has proliferated across the rail industry- including labor shortages, mental health, and shifting management styles. With the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allowing greater room for changes and improvements, it is an exciting time to see how the rail industry will shape itself to match the concerns of this moment in history. < Back Surface Transportation APTA Rail Conference 2022 Participation Report By Akito Okabe This year's 2022 APTA Rail Conference addressed hot-button topics that, like in so many other businesses, has proliferated across the rail industry- including labor shortages, mental health, and shifting management styles. With the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allowing greater room for changes and improvements, it is an exciting time to see how the rail industry will shape itself to match the concerns of this moment in history. Download the Report

The United States presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with Donald Trump emerging victorious. Ahead of his inauguration on January 20, various reports have surfaced regarding the policies of the incoming Trump administration, and those policy directions have been a key topic of debates held in Washington, D.C. Based on information gathered locally and various reports, this report provides an overview of the possible direction of transportation and tourism policies under the new administration, while also touching on the outlook for Japan-U.S. relations. < Back Tourism & More January 2025 The Direction of Transportation and Tourism Policies under the Incoming Trump Administration (Trump 2.0) By Kazuya Fukuhara The United States presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with Donald Trump emerging victorious. Ahead of his inauguration on January 20, various reports have surfaced regarding the policies of the incoming Trump administration, and those policy directions have been a key topic of debates held in Washington, D.C. Based on information gathered locally and various reports, this report provides an overview of the possible direction of transportation and tourism policies under the new administration, while also touching on the outlook for Japan-U.S. relations. Download the Report

The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In the final installment of this joint report from Rail Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto, and JITTI USA Former President, Tomomi Tsuchiya, read their concluding analysis of Hudson Yards Projects financial development. < Back Surface Transportation Financing Development of Public Transport-oriented Urban Growth and Subway Infrastructure at New York City’s Hudson Yard through Profit Gained from the Development Itself (Part 5) By Tomomi Tsuchiya & Daisuke Miyamoto The redevelopment project for Hudson Yard is the largest in New York City history, and consequently comes with unique financial challenges and ingenuity. In the final installment of this joint report from Rail Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto, and JITTI USA Former President, Tomomi Tsuchiya, read their concluding analysis of Hudson Yards Projects financial development. Download the Report

While flying cars may seem like something from Science Fiction, Advanced Aerial Mobililty has emerged as an industry capable of making it a reality. However, furthering advances comes with new challenges of ensuring safety, swaying public opinion, and more. In this report, Mr. Fujimaki reviews Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020), a report published by NASEM and called for by NASA to discover the challenges and benefits of this up-and-coming means of travel. < Back Civil Aviation Concerning the NASEM’s Report on Flying Cars, Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020) By Yoshihiro Fujimaki While flying cars may seem like something from Science Fiction, Advanced Aerial Mobililty has emerged as an industry capable of making it a reality. However, furthering advances comes with new challenges of ensuring safety, swaying public opinion, and more. In this report, Mr. Fujimaki reviews Advancing Aerial Mobility: A National Blueprint (2020), a report published by NASEM and called for by NASA to discover the challenges and benefits of this up-and-coming means of travel. Download the Report

Eno conducted an analysis of the international market for air travel for JITTI USA. This multi-part series details some of the most interesting facts and findings, and is instructive for thinking about how international air service has evolved over the past few decades. < Back Civil Aviation Trends in International Travel Part 2: Foreign Policy By Paul Lewis Eno conducted an analysis of the international market for air travel for JITTI USA. This multi-part series details some of the most interesting facts and findings, and is instructive for thinking about how international air service has evolved over the past few decades. Download the Report

The Greater Washington D.C. region has a history of Transit-Oriented Development, and there is continued interest in the region to expand walkability to areas around stations. < Back Surface Transportation Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 4: Case Study – Washington DC (1) By Akito Okabe The Greater Washington D.C. region has a history of Transit-Oriented Development, and there is continued interest in the region to expand walkability to areas around stations. Download the Report

While the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has been touted in Europe for the last few years, the Department of Transportation's Mobility on Demand (MOD) is gaining traction in the United States. Read more on trends of MOD as more user-friendly and comprehensive services are expected out of public transportation networks. < Back Surface Transportation A Report on Trends of Mobility on Demand in the United States (Part 1) By Daisuke Miyamoto While the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has been touted in Europe for the last few years, the Department of Transportation's Mobility on Demand (MOD) is gaining traction in the United States. Read more on trends of MOD as more user-friendly and comprehensive services are expected out of public transportation networks. Download the Report

In this concluding report on Mobility on Demand in the United States, major U.S. cities that have begun implementing MoD are analyzed for which location has the most ideal factors for their programs to succeed based on a set of quantitative and qualitative requirements. < Back Surface Transportation A Report on Trends of Mobility on Demand in the United States (Part 4) By Daisuke Miyamoto In this concluding report on Mobility on Demand in the United States, major U.S. cities that have begun implementing MoD are analyzed for which location has the most ideal factors for their programs to succeed based on a set of quantitative and qualitative requirements. Download the Report