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| The popularization of automobiles and the increasing use of private automobiles for transportation have resulted in serious traffic jams and lack of parking spaces. To solve these traffic problems, Honda is implementing the projects for New Local Transport Systems called “ICVS” all over the world. Noting that a lot of vehicles are parked without being used in urban areas, we are promoting the shared use of automobiles for effective transportation within the areas, which will lead to more public space and smoother traffic. In the ICVS projects, we are pursuing the possibility of the effective use of resources and the improvement of the living environment, while ensuring the comfortable transportation by private cars. |
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In 1998, Honda began the public operation of the Intelligent Community Vehicle System (ICVS), a New Local Transport Systems, at Twin Ring Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture. The ICVS allows the members of the system to jointly use vehicles with small environmental impacts and to use other transportation modes according to their needs, and thereby reduces the environmental impacts caused by transportation. The introduction of the ICVS is expected to lead to more efficient use of public space, including parking lots, and to a considerable reduction in traffic congestion. Based on the ICVS concept, Honda has been promoting the experimental operation of various transport systems in different areas of the world. |
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In March 2002, Honda started operation of the ICVS in Singapore to further improve this system for practical use. Within the central business district of the country, we established multiple ICVS ports for the shared use of CIVIC Hybrids by the members, who will utilize them for business trips and for commutation in the morning and evening.
Also, in Japan, we are promoting the practical use of New Local Transport Systems, including the sale of “Honda Cycle Partner,” which is a system for the shared use of electric motor-assisted bicycles, mainly at apartments in metropolitan areas.
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