Public Preferences for Sidewalk Space Enhancements: Insights from a Choice Experiment in Yokohama

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This research aims to clarify public preferences for sidewalk environmental improvements in Yokohama amidst rising temperatures and increased bicycle usage.
Conducted a choice experiment analyzing sidewalk attributes including street tree height, number, bicycle lane position, and payment amount.
Utilized a mixed logit model to estimate heterogeneous preferences by transportation mode.
Calculated marginal willingness to pay (MWTP) based on findings.
Street tree quantity was rated higher than height by pedestrians and cyclists.
Support for physically separated bicycle lanes was notably strong among non-motorists.
Motor vehicle users showed lower preference and acceptance towards costs associated with enhancements.

Reveals community preferences for sidewalk enhancements in Yokohama, suggesting key design elements for urban planning.

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Ueda et al. (2026) studied this question.

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