Support for Dedicated Bike Lanes in Japan is 45%, the "World's Lowest." 40% Answer "Don't Know"

Global leading public opinion survey company Ipsos Co., Ltd. (Japan Office Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shunichi Uchida) has released the "Ipsos Mobility Report 2026," which surveyed 23,722 people in 31 countries, including Japan, on their awareness of the future of mobility, road safety, and public transportation. In Japan, the revised Road Traffic Act came into effect on April 1, 2026, with the introduction of "blue tickets (fines)" for bicycle traffic violations, attracting social attention towards stricter rules for safe bicycle use. However, this survey reveals that Japan has the lowest support rate globally for the installation of "dedicated bike lanes" to realize safe coexistence between bicycles and cars, with the largest proportion answering "Don't Know." See details Japanese Survey Results "Support for Dedicated Bike Lanes" Ranks Japan Last Among 31 Countries at 45%; "Don't Know" Accounts for 40% Support for Dedicated Bike Lanes on Roads Globally, an average of 67% across 31 countries answered "Support" for the use of dedicated bike lanes on roads, with a majority in all countries. However, support in Japan remained at 45%, resulting in the lowest ranking among the 31 countries surveyed. Furthermore, in Japan, 40% responded "Don't Know (Neutral)," which was also the highest among the 31 countries. It is speculated that due to Japan's road conditions (narrowness of roads and complex traffic environments where sidewalks and roadways are mixed), many residents cannot form a concrete image of the "impact on car driving" or "actual safety" from the installation of dedicated lanes, making it difficult to decide for or against. Global Survey Results 55% Globally Concerned About "Road Safety in Residential Areas"; 70% Agree to Lower Speed Limits in Residential Zones An average of 55% across 31 countries feel concerned about road safety in their residential areas. As measures to improve road safety, lowering speed limits in residential areas (70%) received significantly higher support than lowering speed limits on expressways (56%). This indicates a high global vigilance against accident risks on roads closely tied to daily life. Centered in Europe and North America, interest in EVs is declining, and concerns about the safety of autonomous driving are prominent. Awareness of the future of mobility shows regional differences. Low Demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in North America and Europe Across all 31 countries, 47% feel attracted to driving electric vehicles (EVs). However, in the United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium, France, Poland, and Japan, "Do not want to drive" exceeded "Want to drive." Are you interested in driving an EV? Cautious Stance Towards Autonomous Driving in Developed Nations Regarding autonomous vehicles, there is a strong tendency in North America (53%) and Europe (49%) to feel they are "not safe," with a cautious attitude towards the latest technology, particularly in developed countries. Data on Autonomous Driving View Report Details Here Research Background Ipsos periodically conducts surveys to observe and understand awareness and trends regarding the future of mobility, road safety, and public transportation. Survey Overview Survey Method: Online survey using the Ipsos Global Advisor survey platform and IndiaBus platform. Target Respondents: 23,722 people in 31 countries worldwide. Respondents: 18+ in India; 18-74 in Canada, Republic of Ireland, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, USA; 20-74 in Thailand; 21-74 in Indonesia and Singapore; 16-74 in other countries. Survey Period: November 21, 2025 – December 5, 2025 Survey Organization: Ipsos View Ipsos Mobility Report 2026 here. Ipsos Co., Ltd. Ipsos is one of the world's largest public opinion research companies, operating in 90 markets with over 18,000 employees. Founded in France in 1975, Ipsos has been listed on Euronext Paris since July 1, 1999. The company is part of the SBF 120 and Mid-60 indices and is eligible for Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).
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