Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference (한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집)

Korea Water Resources Association (한국수자원학회)
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A study on Potential of River Navigation in Japan

  • Goto, Katsuhiro (Research Division3, Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration) ;
  • Sakanoi, Kazuyuki (Research Division3, Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration) ;
  • Egami, Kazuya (River Environmental Design Department, ECOH Corporation)
  • Published : 2008.05.22
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Abstract

The function of river navigation is being reconsidered from the viewpoints of environment-friendly and energy-efficient, easing traffic congestion, emergency transport in disaster, and supporting tourism and recreation activities, etc. The purpose of this study is to identify current trends and problems of river navigation in Japan and indicate the role that river navigation should play in future and the directionality of development. This study focused on disaster prevention function with especially high importance degree in metropolitan area from among various functions of river navigation, and showed potential of river navigation corresponding to stranded commuter who is examined as a serious problem in government.

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