JARI:Japan Automobile Research Institute

Versatile Urban Area


Outline

多目的市街地外観

The multipurpose urban area is a test area designed to create an environment close to the actual road environment and to evaluate the performance of vehicles in maintaining their lanes, recognizing vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles using the road, and avoiding obstacles on the road.
In this area, white lines can be freely relocated on the asphalt of a 100-meter square, allowing for the reproduction of various intersections to suit the purpose.


Test path specifications

  • Track width: 1 lane: 2.75 to 3.5m
  • Straight road: 300m north-south straight road (of which 4 lanes are 250m)
  • Intersection: With traffic light: 4 lanes x 2 lanes

It is possible to combine white line parts to build various intersection shapes.


Auxiliary equipment

  • Traffic light (LED)
  • Wall material for visibility adjustment (movable and installable)
  • Curb block (movable and installable)
  • Waiting room

※There is no equipment on the test road to block the line of sight from the outside.

We have road construction equipment and various road signs to reproduce traffic restrictions during construction

We have road construction equipment and various road signs to reproduce traffic restrictions during construction.


Restrictions/Notes

We have set the following restrictions when using the facility.
If you have any questions, please contact us.

  • Moving vehicle: The test vehicle has a total weight of 25 tons or less and a wheel load of 4.9 tons or less.
  • Moving speed: 60km/h or less in principle (※Negotiable)
  • Driving method: Driving with sudden braking, abrupt steering, etc. that leaves tire marks is prohibited.
  • Photography: Please apply for permission to shoot in advance. The photographer will be required to wear an armband.
    The height of the camera is allowed up to 3m.