Naka Ward Barrier-Free Basic Concept (text version)

　In the “Law Concerning the Promotion of Smooth Movement of Elderly and Disabled Persons (Barrier-Free Law)”, municipalities are based on the basic policy set by the government, based on the basic policy set by the government. About district where facilities used by such people gather, it is supposed to try to make basic design (barrier-free basic design) about important and integrated promotion of business to affect smooth movement.
　In Yokohama-shi, making of basic design was completed in each ward one district at the end of 2016 (2016), and, as the second round, including review (spiral up) of created districts, We examine around plural stations in ward and make as one basic design.
　In August 2004, Naka Ward created a basic concept for traffic barrier-free areas around Kannai Station.
In addition to reviewing the area around Kannai Station, the Naka Ward Barrier-Free Basic Concept was developed, which expanded the scope of priority maintenance areas to around Sakuragicho Station, Bashamichi Station, Nihon-odori Station and Isezaki-Chojamachi Station.

　Based on Article 25 of the Barrier-Free Law, the Basic Concept for Barrier-Free is based on public transportation in areas centered on passenger facilities and areas where facilities used by the elderly and disabled are gathered (priority maintenance districts * 1). Municipalities create in order to promote barrier-free services such as roads, buildings, off-street parking lots, city parks, traffic lights, etc. We aim to make it barrier-free.
　In the basic concept, priority maintenance districts and living-related facilities ※2. Life-related Routes ※3 and specific businesses ※Defines 4.
　In addition, after basic design making, each company makes concrete business plan based on basic design, and, in principle, carry out business with a goal of approximately five years after basic design creation.

※1 Priority maintenance district
　It is a district where there are three or more lifestyle-related facilities and a considerable number of elderly people, persons with disabilities, etc. who use the facilities are expected to move between the facilities on foot. Districts that are deemed necessary to promote barrier-free
※2 Living-related facilities
　Facilities such as passenger facilities, government facilities, and welfare facilities used by the elderly and disabled in their daily or social life.
※3 Life-Related Routes
　Routes connecting lifestyle-related facilities
※4 Specific businesses
　Realize barrier-free facilities such as lifestyle-related facilities, lifestyle-related routes, etc.

The contents of the specific business of living-related facilities and life-related routes in the area around Sakuragicho Station are as follows.

Road identification business
Route 01: Sakaehonmachi Line [Minato Mirai Odori (Keyaki Dori Avenue Nishi-Nippon Maru)]
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Renovation route for block for guiding visually impaired persons 13: Nishi Tobe 410 [Nogezaka]

Route 07: Nishi Tobe 327, Route 08: Momijizaka, Route 09: Nishi Tobe 320 [Ongaku Dori-Momijizaka]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Installation of continuous guidance by block for guiding the visually impaired.

Route 13: Nishi Tobe 410 [Nogezaka]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Tree cutting roots, planting basins, installation of interlocking blocks

Route 17: Sakuragicho-sta. Pedestrian Bridge
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Changes in voice guidance for escalator

Route 19: Nishi Tobe 560 [Sakuramirai Bridge]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Considering the installation of pictograms

　・Business to be considered in the future

• Ensuring the brightness ratio of blocks for guiding visually impaired persons

Building-specific business
Yokohama Nigiwai-za
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Yokohama Noh-theater
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Municipal Central Library
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Improvement of visibility of block for guiding visually impaired persons

・Business to be considered in the future

• Study to eliminate obstacles on a block for guiding visually impaired persons

Municipal Honmachi Elementary School
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Sakuragicho-sta. Public Toilet
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.
• Installation of tactile information boards

Yokohama Kyoiku Kaikan
　　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Pio City Shopping Center
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Education and awareness-raising specific business
JR NEGISHI LINE Sakuragi-cho Sta.
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

Municipal Subway Sakuragi-cho Sta.
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

The details of the specific business of living-related facilities and life-related routes in the area around Bashamichi Station are as follows.

Road identification business
Route 07: Shinko Port 7 [Bankokubashi Dori Avenue]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Route 09: New Port Route 3
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Route 12: Shinko Line 2 (Bankokubashi Bridge Intersection)
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of sidewalks

Building-specific business
Yokohama Daini Government Building
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk
• Handrails are installed on the slope
• Handrails are installed on the stairs

Yokohama CosmoWorld (Amusement Park)
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Education and awareness-raising specific business
Bashamichi Station
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

The details of the specific business of living-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes in one district around Kannai Station are as follows.

Public transport specific business
JR Kannai Station (South Exit)
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Installed ticket vending machines that are easy to use, such as installing kick-offs

Municipal Subway Kannai Sta.
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Renovation of a block for guiding visually impaired people on the station platform

Road identification business
Route 02: National Route 133 [Hon-cho Dori Avenue]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Review of the placement of blocks for guiding visually impaired persons

Route 04: Okamihonmachi Line / Prefectural Road Yokohama Kamakura [Kannai Odori Avenue / Kamakura Highway (Kannnai Hall Intersection)]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of blocks for guiding visually impaired persons

　・Business to be considered in the future

• Examination of ensuring the flatness of the sidewalk

Route 06: New Port Route 78 [Minato Odori Avenue]
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Renovation of walking space

Route 08: Yamashitacho 5
・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Ensuring the brightness ratio of blocks for guiding visually impaired persons
• Attached sheet for guiding visually impaired persons

Route 11: Route 1, Prefectural Road Yokohama Kamakura
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Improvement of sidewalk slope

Route 14: New Port Route 60 [Irihune Dori (intersection)]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Review of placement of car stoppers and blocks for guiding visually impaired

Traffic Safety Specific Business
Route 11: Route 1 / Prefectural Road Yokohama Kamakura (Kannai-sta.-kitaguchi Intersection)
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Escort Zone is set up on the pedestrian crossing

Building-specific business
Former Dai-ichi Bank Yokohama Branch
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Kannai Station South Exit Public Toilet
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.
• Installation of tactile information boards

Yokohama City Hall
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Added intercom installation location information to the voice guidance guide in front of the automatic door

Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Reviewed the installation location and design of signage for wheelchair entrances

Yokohama pension Office
・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Bank of Yokohama Kannai Branch/Isezakicho Branch
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Yokohama Shinkin Bank Head Office Sales Department
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Widening of slope width

Post Office in Kanagawa Small and Medium Enterprise Center
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the front boundary of the front sidewalk to the entrance of the facility.

Education and awareness-raising specific business
JR NEGISHI LINE Kannnai Sta.
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

Municipal Subway Kannai Sta.
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

Yokohama City Hall
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Provide guidance support for visually impaired persons at the reception desk
• Guided by caring elevators and staff members to large elevators

The contents of the specific business of living-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes in the two districts around Kannai Station are as follows.

Road identification business
Route 12: Yokohama Station Negishi Line
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Ensuring the flatness of the sidewalk

Traffic Safety Specific Business
Route 06: Route 1 / Prefectural Road Yokohama Kamakura (Hagoromocho Intersection)
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Escort Zone is set up on the pedestrian crossing

Building-specific business
Municipal Yokohama Yoshida Junior High School
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

City park specific business
Odori Park
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• In addition to pruning trees and reviewing lighting plans, conduct studies on illuminance facilities suitable for night use during future improvement and redevelopment work.

The contents of the specific business of living-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes in the area around Isezaki-Chojamachi Station are as follows.

Road identification business
Route 01: Yokohama Station Negishi Line (Chojamachi 3-chome Intersection)
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Manhole height adjustment, installation of sheets for guiding visually impaired persons

Route 03: Isezakicho 339
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Examination of ensuring the flatness of sidewalks

Route 06: Yamashitacho 47
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Renovation of walking space

Traffic Safety Specific Business
Route 13: Yamashitacho No. 102 (Ogimachi 3-chome intersection)
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Improving the sound function of pedestrian signals

Route 18: Isezakicho 82 [Shinyokohama-Dori (intersection)]
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Automation of the sound function of pedestrian signals

Building-specific business
Yokohama-shi Naka fire department
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Furochou Community Care Plaza
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Ensuring the continuity of existing blocks for guiding visually impaired persons

Yokohama Family Court
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is set up on the front sidewalk

Ise Saki police department
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

　・Business to be considered in the future

• Sloping roads or elevators are installed on the route to the entrance of the facility.

Fureai Yokohama Hospital
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

City park specific business
Hinodegaawa Koen
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Education and awareness-raising specific business
Isezaki-Chojamachi Station
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

The details of the specific business of living-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes in one area around Nihon-odori Station are as follows.

Road identification business
Route 08: Yamashitacho 17 [Kaiko Road]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Route 21: Yamashitacho 70
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Building-specific business
Municipal Minato Junior High School
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Municipal Minato General High School
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Yamashitacho (China Town) Public Toilet
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.
• Installation of tactile information boards

Chinatown East Gate Public Toilet
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.
• Installation of tactile information boards

Yokohama Naka Public Works Office
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Yokohama Prefectural Tax Office
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk

Kaga-cho Police Station
　・Business to be considered in the future

• A catch block is installed on the front sidewalk, and a block for guiding the visually impaired is laid from the sidewalk to the guidance equipment.

Hotel JAL City Kannai Yokohama
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Blocks for guiding visually impaired persons are laid from the border of the front sidewalk to the guidance facilities

Rose Hotel Yokohama
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Blocks for guiding visually impaired persons are laid from the border of the front sidewalk to the guidance facilities

City park specific business
Yokohama Park
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• After reviewing the display contents and installation height of the information board, the aging board surface was corrected at the point and replaced. After installation, regular maintenance is carried out.

The details of the specific business of living-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes in the two districts around Nihon-odori Station are as follows.

Public transport specific business
Nihon-odori Station
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Consider improving visibility by changing the screen illuminance of ticket vending machines (checkout machines)
• Repair of voice and tactile signs

Road identification business
Route 01: Yamashita Motomaki Isoko Line [Yamashita-koen-mae]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Paving repair path

Route 02: Kaigan Street [Kaigan Dori (Yokohama Archives of History Intersection)]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Route 04: Yamashita Takasago Line [Osanbashi Street]
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Renovation of pavement

Route 07: Shinko Port Route 85
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Height adjustment of boundary pile

Route 16: New Port Route 82 [Mizumachi Dori]
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Examination of placement plan for guiding visually impaired persons

Building-specific business
Kanagawa Kenmin Hall
　・Business to be considered in the future

• Renovation of grating lids

City park specific business
Yamashita Park
　・Projects to be implemented by FY2027 (FY2027)

• Information facilities and blocks for guiding visually impaired persons are installed at the most suitable locations of the three main entrances and exits

Education and awareness-raising specific business
Nihon-odori Station
　・Business that has been ongoing since the past

• Implementation of education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate movement

　When promoting barrier-free maintenance, we will realize the maintenance of public transportation, roads, buildings, etc. that are easy for all people to use by ensuring smooth movement of the elderly and disabled. The goal is.
　Each facility installation manager will work to make existing facilities barrier-free from wherever possible, after fully recognizing the concept of smoothing standards such as movement. In addition, we shall seize opportunities such as large-scale renovations, etc., and strive to comply with the standards.

　In the "Law Concerning the Promotion of Smooth Movement of Elderly People and Disabled Persons (Barrier-Free Law)" revised in May 2020 (2020), the business menu described in the basic design set by municipalities In addition, "Education Awareness Specific Business", which is a business related to mental barrier-free minds, was newly established.
　Not only facility maintenance (hard side), but also the difficulties of the elderly and the disabled are recognized as their own problems, remove barriers in the mind, and actively cooperate with their social participation. It is supposed to strive to promote enlightenment and publicity activities and a wide range of educational activities.
　In addition, businesses and facility installation managers shall endeavor to provide education and training necessary to facilitate movement, etc., so that they can provide appropriate responses and necessary assistance to elderly people and persons with disabilities. It is supposed to be
　Under the Naka Ward Barrier-Free Basic Concept, we have positioned education, training and awareness-raising activities necessary to facilitate mobility and other activities.

We set up the Naka Ward subcommittee consisting of academics, the elderly and the disabled, as well as related businesses and administrative organizations.

1st Naka Ward Subcommittee [October 14, 2020]
　・Understand the contents of barrier-free laws and basic concepts
　・Understand the current situation of the district
　・Examination of priority maintenance districts, lifestyle-related facilities and lifestyle-related routes
　・Planning of town walk inspection

Town walk inspection and workshop (7 courses, 3 times in total)
　1st JR NEGISHI LINE Sakuragi-cho Sta. / Municipal Subway Sakuragi-cho Sta. / Bashamichi Station [November 27, 2020]
　2nd JR NEGISHI LINE Kannnai Sta. / Isezaki-Chojamachi Station [December 7, 2020]
　3rd Municipal Subway Kannai Sta. Nihon-odori Station [December 10, 2020]
Call for barrier-free information [December 1, Reiwa 2 (2020) to January 29, 2021]

2nd Naka Ward Subcommittee [November 15, 2021]
　・Arrangement of town walk inspection results
　・Examination of district issues and countermeasures

Coordination with Business Operators

The 3rd Naka Ward Subcommittee [March 17, 2022]
　・Proposal of the basic concept

Finalization of basic concept

Consultation with business operators based on the law

Preparation of basic concept [June, 2022]

Each company prepares a specific business plan based on the basic concept, and in principle, implements the business with the goal of Reiwa 9 (2027).

• Yokohama City, businesses, and citizens will cooperate with each other and endeavor to promote smooth business.
• Yokohama City shall endeavor to promote information exchange and exchange of opinions with businesses, the elderly, persons with disabilities, etc.
• In carrying out specific business, company shall endeavor to reflect the opinions of the elderly, persons with disabilities, etc., regarding the maintenance contents and matters to be considered.
• Citizens support each other, such as self-restraint of illegal bicycle parking, etc., which hinders the movement of persons with disabilities, etc., and assist each other, such as self-restraint such as illegal bicycle parking, which hinder the movement of persons with disabilities, etc. We will strive to cooperate.
• Yokohama City will continue to carry out progress management and business evaluation of the business.
• Yokohama City and the company will work together to publicize the progress of the business and the location and use guidance of barrier-free facilities.
• Based on new technological development trends and social conditions, etc., we will consider revising businesses to make it barrier-free as necessary.

City of Yokohama, Road and Highway Bureau Road Policy Promotion Division
Address: 10, 6-50, Honmachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0005, Japan
Phone: 045-671-4086
FAX： 045-550-4892
E-mail: do-barrierfree@city.yokohama.jp

City of Yokohama, Naka Ward General Affairs Department Public Relations Section, Ward Administration Promotion Division (6th floor 63rd floor)
Address: 6th floor of Naka Ward Office Main Building, 35, Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 235-0016, Japan
Phone: 045-224-8128
FAX ：045-224-8214
E-mail: na-kusei@city.yokohama.jp