< Back Civil Aviation The Federal Aviation Administration and Industry's Work on Advanced Air Mobility By Shinichiro Tsuri The Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee comprised of leaders in airport communities, local governments, air traffic controllers, academia, traditional manned aviation operators, UAS manufacturers, operators, and those with a background in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) was established to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. DOT and FAA. Attending a recent meeting of the Committee, the author writes on the focus of the meeting and recommendations. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More Introduction of “Travel in the New Normal - Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers” by the U.S. Travel Association By Daisuke Takagi The US. Travel Association has issued guidance for the travel industry in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. JITTI staff member, Daisuke Takagi delves further into the guidelines in this report. Downlod the Report

< 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. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Survey of Smart City Trends in the West: Transit-oriented Development and Mobility-as-a-Service Part 1: Background and Purpose of this Survey By Akito Okabe This report is the first in a series on emerging Smart City trends in the West, outlining the history and relationship between Transit-oriented Development (TOD) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and other emerging mobility services that are being applied in order to create sustainable cities based on public transportation. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation Overview of the CONNECT NEC (Northeast Corridor) 2035 Outline By Akito Okabe Read about the 2035 plan for the busy section of railroad between Washington D.C. and Boston known as The Northeast Corridor. By investing $117 billion, the plan aims to add transportation services to new regions, increase the number of transportation units, and shorten travel time by 2035 Downlod the Report

< 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 3) 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. Part 3 of this series investigates bonds, loans, and the current status of finances and financial relationships in the Hudson Yards Project. Downlod the Report

< 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. Downlod the Report

< Back Maritime Transportation December 2023 Event Report: THE REVENGE OF ENERGY SECURITY By Daisuke Komatsu The National Bureau of Asian Research hosted its annual Energy on the Hill event on November 8, 2023, to launch its 19th Energy Security Report on “The Revenge of Energy Security: Reconciling Economy Security with Climate Ambitions.” The focus was on the Indo-Pacific region's efforts to navigate the twin challenges of immediate energy security needs and long-term climate goals, and set to explore this complex interplay considering the regional geopolitical dynamics and the pressing global need for sustainable energy solutions. Downlod the Report

< Back Surface Transportation A Report on Trends of Mobility on Demand in the United States (Part 2) By Daisuke Miyamoto Read the continuation of our Surface Transportation Analyst, Daisuke Miyamoto's, overview and analysis of Mobility on Demand in the United States. In this section, the background of this growing initiative, as well as the stakeholders needed to accomplish it, are covered in depth. Downlod the Report

< Back Civil Aviation Publication of Draft Safety Standards for Small Unmanned Aircraft By Yoshihiro Fujimaki As drones and other small unmanned aircraft are more widely manufactured, organizations have begun the formal process to receive aircraft certification in order for them to have greater usage in operations, including UPS and Amazon. This report explains the draft of safety standards released by the FAA in late 2020 to better measure design and testing of said aircraft. Downlod the Report

< Back Tourism & More The United States' Transportation Infrastructure Policy:The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Tetsuhiro Nakagawa This paper first introduces an outline of the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. After clarifying how this law is positioned in the historical context of US transportation infrastructure policy, it will introduce the Highway Trust Fund—which has played a central role financially— and explain its features and challenges. Downlod the Report

< 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 4) 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. Part 4 of this series presents unexpected debts and bonds, the impact of building completion and movement into the area, and characteristics needed to successfully complete a project such as the one done for Hudson Yards. Downlod the Report