2006 Volume 23 Pages 505-512
Many drivers use “rat-run” for avoiding traffic congestion in uthan area, and it causes the deterioration of living environment of roadside inhabitant The purpose of this study is to examine the mechanism of “rat-run” utilization for the reduction countermeasures of “rat-run” as a case study in Toyota city. Traffic flow investigation in “rat-run” and a questionnaire for the drivers were carried out As the result, the following findings were obtained: Each traffic characteristic of “rat-run” should be considered for the improvement of “rat-run” and it is effective to reduce the consciousness of time shortening of the drivers.