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JITI 2014 Intersections Series Mobility Innovation in the Sharing Economy February 5, 2014 The Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha room 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. The potential changes from increased use of transportation services in the sharing economy include greater mobility for all, potential for change in urban lifestyles, and more efficient use of infrastructure. The development of mobile apps for ridesharing and carsharing has have led to a number of innovations in the availability of real-time transit and driving data, elevating awareness of mobility options, and the provision of transportation choices for individuals with access to fairly ubiquitous smartphone technology. These technologies enable those with such means to hail taxis, borrow cars, and better plan for transit or travel. A common undercurrent in the rise of these firms is a shift toward the needs of those who have demonstrated preferences toward urban lifestyles that are less dependent on cars, especially Millennials and Baby Boomers. Meeting this demand are firms that make it easier to navigate their communities and to avoid the capital-intensive costs of personal vehicle ownership. This change in ownership and reliance on vehicle-sharing or services approximating traditional taxi service could open up opportunities for more efficient use of current infrastructure, congestion mitigation, and air quality benefits. Although innovations in mobility could increase efficiency and convenience in the transportation sector, universal access and equity remain critical. Likewise, the safety of drivers, passengers, and the public at large will continue to figure prominently. This event will provide an opportunity to examine the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities presented by recent innovations in mobility. The JITI Intersections Series provides a platform for transportation experts across modes and industries to interact with fellow practitioners and policymakers. As a supplement to JITI’s signature seminars, this series will facilitate further opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of ideas to improve transportation outcomes. Keynote Speeches Joseph Kopser CEO, RideScout Adie Tomer Senior Research Associate and Associate Fellow, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program Tom Fairchild Director, Mobility Lab

The FAA continues to respond to the Boeing 737 MAX accidents that occurred in 2018 and 2019, and their proposed airworthiness directives published in August are one of their latest actions. Read more about what these directives say, and how they affect Boeing. < Back Civil Aviation Publication of the Boeing 737 MAX Proposed Airworthiness Directive and Recent Movements for Resuming Its Operation By Yoshihiro Fujimaki The FAA continues to respond to the Boeing 737 MAX accidents that occurred in 2018 and 2019, and their proposed airworthiness directives published in August are one of their latest actions. Read more about what these directives say, and how they affect Boeing. Download the Report

JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop 2018 Strengthening Railway Countermeasures against Hurricanes and other Disasters Thursday, December 6th, 2018 The Hay Adams Hotel 800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Large-scale water disasters caused by hurricanes, typhoons and other storms are occurring more frequently around the world with serious ramifications. They are showing an increasing tendency toward localized and concentrated heavy rain, and there are growing concerns about the intensified damage from water disasters including river flooding, inland water flooding, and storm surges. These situations are considered “a new stage” of water-related natural disasters and the direction and planning of countermeasures to them is essential. In the United States, Hurricane Michael was the fiercest storm to hit Florida in 80 years and caused severe damage in the area in 2018. Also, Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria caused extensive damages in 2017. These three storms became three of the top five worst hurricanes in the recorded history of the USA and caused tremendous amounts of damage. With regards to railway infrastructure, Hurricane Sandy caused billions of dollars in damages in 2012, with subways in NYC suffering serious damage due to the massive inflow of water into stations and tunnels. California also has been greatly affected by natural disasters, with 2018 seeing wide-spread forest fires, torrential rain, and a large-scale landslide that damaged or destroyed over 500 structures. In Japan, torrential rain devastated West Japan, in areas such as Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures in 2018. Train operators completely or partially suspended operations on more than a 100 lines due to the outflow of railroad bridges and the ground under railroad tracks. In 2015, record levels of torrential rains falling in the Kanto and Tohoku regions caused the floodwalls along an approximately 660-foot-long stretch of the Kinugawa River to collapse, resulting in flooding that submerged about 15 square miles of land. Moreover, the Great East Japan Earthquake resulted in the loss of countless number of lives and assets in 2011. It is also predicted that a Tokyo inland earthquake and a Nankai trough mega earthquake will occur in the future. For this workshop, JITI USA has invited experts on the countermeasures against hurricanes and other disasters from the U.S. and Japan to discuss the progress so far, especially milestones accomplished, as well as the future path for strengthening countermeasures against hurricanes and other disasters in the railway sector. Attendees Included: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the US Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the DC Department of Transportation, the World Bank, etc. Video and Audio Recordings 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Opening Remarks (English) Play Video 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Keynote Speeches (English) Play Video 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Panel Discussion (English) Play Video 2018 Disaster Prevention Workshop Video Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Opening Remarks (Japanese) Play Video 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Keynote Speeches (Japanese) Play Video 2018 JITI Disaster Prevention Workshop- Panel Discussion (Japanese) Play Video 2018 防災ワークショップ ビデオ Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close Opening Remarks Bio Tomomi Tsuchiya President, JITI USA Remarks Keynote Speeches Hampton H. Hart, Jr. Deputy Director, Technological Hazards Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Bio Presentation Bill Douglas Senior Risk Analyst, Risk Management, LA Metro Bio Presentation Takeshi Kawagoe Senior Chief Researcher, Head of Geology Laboratory, Disaster Prevention Technology Division, Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan Bio Presentation Panel Discussion and Q&A

JITTI Journal Cultural Article July 2023 Back to All JITTI Journals July 2023 Cultural Article Oshiro – Japanese Castles by Shinichiro Tsuri 1. Background Have you ever visited Japanese castles, called “oshiro” in Japanese? If you are interested in architecture or the history of Japan, castles may be one of the recommended spots to visit if you travel there. While various types of fortresses have been built since ancient times in Japan, the number of castles significantly increased during the Sengoku period (15th - 16th century), in which independent feudal lords fought each other over their land and resources. Due to factors such as Ikkoku Ichijo Rei (Decree of One Castle per Province) in the Edo period (1603 - 1867) and bombing during World War II, most of the castles were destroyed and currently there are only 12 castles towers (called “tenshu”) remaining that were built before or during the Edo period. 2. Example of a Japanese Castle – Himeji Castle Himeji Castle, which is in my hometown, was registered in 1993 as the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan and is one of the most famous castles among the 12 mentioned above. Since a fort was built on the top of Himeyama hill located in Harima Province (southwestern part of current Hyogo Prefecture) in the mid-14th century, it has been rebuilt and expanded, and the castle we see today was mostly erected during major construction in the early 17th century. Castle tower of Himeji Castle (by Shinichiro Tsuri) Elements and Areas of the Castle Speaking of Japanese castles, castle towers may come to mind first. However, castles typically consist of structures such as moats, (stone) walls, gates, and turrets in addition to castle towers. Territories bounded by moats and walls are called “kuruwa.” Himeji Castle has three layers of moats (the inner moat, middle moat, and outer moat) and kuruwas are surrounded by each moat (inner kuruwa, middle kuruwa, and outer kuruwa). The inner kuruwa, containing castle towers and the feudal lord’s residence, is the core of Himeji Castle. While the middle kuruwa was mainly assigned as the residences of upper- and middle-class vassals, the residences of lower-class vassals and townspeople were located in the area of the outer kuruwa, which formed the castle town of Himeji. The total area within the outer kuruwa surrounded by the outer moat reaches about 2.33 million square meters. Castle Tower – Symbol of the Castle A castle tower, also called “tenshu,” is symbolic architecture of the castle. While a castle tower in Japanese castles has a military function as a weapons store, its main purpose is to show wealth and power of the feudal lord. Himeji Castle has a coalition type castle tower comprising of a main castle tower and three small castle towers located on stone walls which are connected to each other with corridor turrets. Himeji Castle is often called “Shirasagi-jo” ( White Egret Castle) since its elegant white body appears to be a flying egret. Defensive Features As a military facility, Japanese castles have not only beautiful appearances, but also many features to defend against enemies. For example, you can see a number of unique shaped holes in the walls of Himeji Castle. They are called “sama” (loophole), which allows defenders to fire on attackers with arrows and firearms without exposing themselves; rectangular ones are for arrows (called “yazama”), and round, triangular, and square ones are for firearms (called “teppo-sama”). The white plaster covering Himeji Castle is used to enhance its fire resistance in addition to providing an elegant white appearance. The route leading to the main castle tower is winding, just like a labyrinth; attackers are trapped by dead-ends and confused by a downward slope that gives the impression that they are going the wrong way. Furthermore, attackers are forced to slow down and be exposed to defenders by multiple gates including ones with a low ceiling arranged on the route. Sama of Himeji Castle ( 姫路城の狭間（射撃用の穴） by Takobou is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 ) 3. Castle and Imperial Palace The Imperial Palace, located in the center of Tokyo, is the main place of residence for the Emperor of Japan. Whereas it is called the “imperial palace,” its features more closely resemble that of a feudal lord’s castle, as was explained above, such as moats, stone walls, and turrets. The reason this happened goes back to 1868, when Emperor Meiji moved to Tokyo from Kyoto following the Meiji Restoration. The Tokugawa shogunate was overthrown and their headquarters at Edo Castle turned into the new residence of Emperor Meiji. The original residence is still remaining in Kyoto, which is now called the Kyoto Imperial Palace – it does not have moats, stone walls, or turrets. It may be interesting to compare both imperial palaces in Tokyo and Kyoto keeping the features of Japanese castle in mind, if you ever have a chance to visit Japan. The Imperial Palace ( Seimon Ishibashi Bridge, Imperial Palace, Tokyo by . Ray in Manila is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ) The Kyoto Imperial Palace ( Imperial Palace by Daniel Gerhard is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 )

From August 1st to 3rd, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) co-hosted the FAA Drone Symposium and the FAA Advanced Air Mobility Summit2 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.The FAA Drone Symposium is a symposium on unmanned aircraft systems that has been held annually since 2016 and is the predecessor of the FAA UAS Symposium; this was the eighth time it was held. < Back Civil Aviation August 2024 Participation Report from the 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and the Advanced Air Mobility Summit By Shinichiro Tsuri From August 1st to 3rd, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) co-hosted the FAA Drone Symposium and the FAA Advanced Air Mobility Summit2 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.The FAA Drone Symposium is a symposium on unmanned aircraft systems that has been held annually since 2016 and is the predecessor of the FAA UAS Symposium; this was the eighth time it was held. Download the Report

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JITI 2010 Transportation Seminar Economic Revitalization through the Transportation Industry Exploring New Business Opportunities and Job Creation within the Transportation Sector October 20, 2010 The Mayflower Renaissance Washington 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC Economic uncertainty still remains a heavy burden on the revitalization of the economy. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood repeatedly mentions that job creation in the transportation sector is one of the most important tasks, and that effective measures must be taken as soon as possible. The transportation industry covers a broad area. Not only does it cover transportation service itself, but also a variety of related businesses, including construction/maintenance of facilities, production of rolling-stocks/vehicles, and development of commercial facilities. Therefore, this sector has the potential to contribute to the revitalization of the economy in various ways. For example, in Japan, commercial developments inside/around the stations have achieved great success; the extension of the Washington Metro creates many jobs and offers new business opportunities; Japanese manufacturers are expanding their business in the U.S., which gives positive impacts on regional economy. In this seminar, we will study how the transportation industry is involved with economic revitalization by sharing information and experiences from both countries, as well as discuss future developments of the transportation industry. Opening Remarks Makoto Washizu President JITI USA Bio Keynote Speakers Kenichi Higo Director, Business Innovation Department, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. [Commercial Use of Underground Space] Bio Presentation Gary Malasky Senior Real Estate Advisor, Department of Planning & Joint Development, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority [New Developments of Metrorail] Bio Presentation Mitsuo Higashi Director, International Department, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) [Commercial Development around Stations and IC-card use at Commercial Facilities] Bio Presentation Hiroshi Sugiura Executive Director, Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company [Impacts of New Lines on Regional Economy (Tsukuba Express Case)] Bio Presentation Maurice Andriani Senior Manager, Aftermarket and Special Projects, Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. [Job Creation by Manufacturers] Bio Panel Discussion Clifford Winston (Moderator) Senior Fellow, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution Bio

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

2024 Rail Symposium hosted by JITTI USA and APTA. Held on April 11, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Rail Symposium 2024 Value Creation for a Sustainable Society A JITTI and APTA Co-hosted Event: Thursday, April 11th 3:00- 6:00 PM (Followed by a Reception) A Free Hybrid Event: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 / Virtually hosted in English and Japanese An Official Participating Event of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Timetable Directions to Venue Overview The business environment surrounding passenger rail has changed dramatically in both Japan and the U.S. since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020. Currently, demand for passenger rail has not returned to pre-pandemic levels in view of a diversification of work styles, including more remote work. At the same time, we have witnessed significant milestones for the passenger rail industry in the past few years. The Biden administration in the U.S. has made a generational investment in rail and public transportation infrastructure under the IIJA (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted in November 2021). In Japan, high-speed rail projects such as the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension scheduled for March 2024 and development projects around terminal stations such as Shibuya in Tokyo and Umeda in Osaka are progressing smoothly. As the world moves toward carbon neutrality, passenger rail is attracting attention as an environmentally friendly means of transportation. As natural disasters become more frequent, it is becoming increasingly important to strengthen urban resilience. This symposium aims to present and discuss how the value of passenger rail (high speed, intercity, commuter, heavy and light rail) is being articulated and measured in both Japan and the U.S., reaffirming the social and economic role that passenger rail plays by connecting cities and enhancing their attractiveness and resilience. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that this symposium covers: Opening Remarks Masafumi Shukuri Chairman, Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) Bio Paul Skoutelas President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association ( APTA) Bio Greetings by Guest of Honor (Video Message) Shigeo Yamada Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America Bio Keynote Speeches Jennifer Mitchell Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration Bio Masako Okano Deputy Director-General of the Railway Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) Bio Presentation Panel Discussion #1 The Economic Value That Passenger Rail Brings by Connecting Cities Panelists Masaru Yosano Corporate Officer, Chief General Manager Consulting and Coordination Office – Overseas High Speed Railway Project, Technology Planning Department, General Technology Division, JR Central Bio Presentation Satoko Okumura Executive Director, East Japan Railway Company, Los Angeles Office Bio Presentation Andy Byford Senior Vice President, High Speed Rail Programs, Amtrak Bio Presentation Chad Edison Chief Deputy Secretary, Rail and Transit, California State Transportation Agency Bio Presentation Moderator Chris Brady Chair, APTA Committee on High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail; Principal Commonwealth Research Associates, LLC Bio Panel Discussion #2 Enhancing Urban Attractiveness and Resilience Panelists Masayoshi Uemura Senior Managing Director (Urban Transportation Business), Hankyu Corporation Bio Presentation Noriyoshi Yamagami Managing Executive Officer, Responsible for International Business Department, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. Bio Presentation Catherine Rinaldi President, MTA Metro-North Railroad Bio Presentation Holly Arnold Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration Bio Presentation Moderator Jennifer DeBruhl Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Bio

Our Aviation Analyst, Daisuke Takagi, chronicles the disagreement between airlines over US-China routes that was spurred on by new changes in Haneda Airport's slot allocation < Back Civil Aviation Dispute between U.S. Airlines concerning U.S.-China routes By Daisuke Takagi Our Aviation Analyst, Daisuke Takagi, chronicles the disagreement between airlines over US-China routes that was spurred on by new changes in Haneda Airport's slot allocation Download the Report

JITTI Journal Cultural Article May 2023 Back to All JITTI Journals May 2023 Cultural Article Japanese Wisteria By Suzannah Nevas While Japan is very famous for its iconic spring cherry blossoms, and even the preceding plum blossoms, a lesser known member of the Japanese floral pantheon is Wisteria. These majestic, fragrant, cascading flowers can come in yellow, white and pink varieties but are most widely seen in a pale purple hue. Wisteria is a flowering deciduous climber in the pea family, and is often seen trained over arbors, pergolas and various other support structures. There are species of wisteria endemic to many countries, but a fun fact is that Japanese wisteria climbs clockwise while American and Chinese wisteria both climb counter-clockwise. Wisteria, or fuji , in Japanese, is thought to be a symbol of good luck and longevity, and with good reason–these trees can live to be hundreds of years old. There’s even a fuji in Kyoto prefecture’s Fukuchiyama, estimated to be 1200 years old. Sainokami no Fuji in Kyoto ( 才ノ神の藤 is by sklfh464 ) Wisteria has a long and rich history in Japan: some of the first fabrics ever made in the country were created from wisteria bark fibers. Centuries later, this traditional fabric, fuji-fu , is still being woven by craft textile artisans in Japan today. Unfortunately, this traditional craft is becoming quite rare, and in modern society most people enjoy the plants themselves. Fuji-fu from bark to cloth (Photo Credit: Another Kyoto ) Wisteria parks in Japan can be enjoyed in nearly every season- their green foliage creates nice shade in the summer, and their dangling bean-pods (though not edible) are quite pretty in the fall. However, Wisteria really shines in the late spring when its grape-like bunches of flowers bloom into a canopy of color and perfume. Bloom times can vary from mid-April to mid-May, depending on location, but I associate these stunning blossoms with early May because I first encountered them among a backdrop of the fish kites ( koinobori ) flown for children’s day (May 5). A picture of the author viewing the wisteria flowers in Japan If I’ve piqued your interest and you’d like to see some wisteria in Japan, there are many places you can do so! Here is a list of the Top 8 places to see wisteria in Japan, compiled by the Japanese travel web magazine/media website, Kyuhoshi.com : Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden, Fukuoka Prefecture Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi Prefecture Mandaraji Temple, Aichi Prefecture Byakugou-ji Temple, Hyogo Prefecture Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo Tennogawa Park, Aichi Prefecture Shirai Omachi Fuji Park, Hyogo Prefecture Shindachijuku Wisteria Garden, Osaka Prefecture Arguably the most famous place to see Japanese wisteria is Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture. The 94,000 square meters park has over 350 wisteria trees, including one ancient tree that is over 160 years old. Tourists flock to the park in May, and a special treat offered by the park is a night illumination. If you are visiting Japan during April or May, I highly recommend checking the flower forecast as you plan your trip: you don’t want to miss these flowers, and there might be a viewing location closer than you think! Sources: https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/japanese-culture/wisteria-in-japan/ https://alljapantours.com/japan/travel/where-to-go/japanese-flowers-wisteria/ https://www.gov-online.go.jp/pdf/hlj/20220401/hlj202204_20-21_A_Silky_Wisteria_Said_To_Be_Over_1200_Years_Old.pdf https://www.kyototourism.org/en/column/24462/ https://materialdistrict.com/material/fujifu-wisteria-fabric/ https://www.kyuhoshi.com/best-places-to-see-wisteria-in-japan/ https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/fujinohana_special2023/en/index.html