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Regional Highway Development in Saitama

The Saitama Prefecture is taking significant steps towards enhancing regional connectivity through its own initiative for the construction of key urban highways. On July 28, 2023, a general meeting of the Saitama Prefecture Core City Wide Highway Construction Promotion Association will take place. This event aims to solidify plans and make requests to the national government, particularly the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

Details of the General Meeting

The main details regarding the general meeting are as follows:

• - Date and Time: July 28, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
• - Location: 101 Conference Room, Prefectural Assembly Hall, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Hosting Organization: Saitama Prefecture Core City Wide Highway Construction Promotion Association, with the Mayor of Saitama City serving as the chairman.
• - Attendees: The meeting will be attended by key stakeholders, including:

- Members of the National Diet elected from the member municipalities
- Prefectural Assembly members elected from the municipalities
- City councilors from Saitama
- The vice governor of Saitama

Meeting Agenda

1. Opening remarks by the chairman
2. Speeches from guests
3. Discussion of agenda items

Request Activities Post-Meeting

Following the general meeting, participants will engage in an important set of request activities directed at the national ministry.

• - Date and Time: July 28, 2023, from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
• - Location: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Purpose: To present demands concerning the promotion of the urban core highway project, emphasizing its significance for regional development.
• - Request Representatives: This group will include mayors from the member municipalities and the vice governor of Saitama, who will advocate for the project’s advancement.

Media Coverage of the Events

Media representatives will have the following opportunities for coverage:

• - General Meeting: Open for full coverage.
• - Request Presentation: Only the initial moments of handing over the request document will be allowed; media must exit immediately following this event.

Key Points for Journalists:

• - Journalists should gather at the respective venues by specific times: the Prefectural Assembly Hall by 1:45 PM and the Ministry by 3:00 PM.
• - A press briefing for the meeting and activities will take place at the Ministry of Land’s 4th-floor elevator hall post-event.
• - It’s crucial for intending media personnel to complete the application form and submit it via email by July 24, 2023.

Contact Information

For further inquiries and application details:

• - Saitama Prefecture Core City Wide Highway Construction Promotion Association
• - Department: Saitama Prefecture Land Development Division

- Contact Persons: Mr. Honma, Ms. Shimizu, Mr. Nishida
- Phone: 048-830-5025
- Email: [email protected]

Koshigaya City Contact Information

For specific inquiries related to Koshigaya City:

• - Department: Urban Planning Division, Koshigaya City

- Phone: 048-963-9221

These efforts mark a significant push for infrastructure improvement in Saitama, bringing together various municipalities to advocate for better regional connectivity and development. The success of this initiative is vital for enhancing local economy, improving transport links, and fostering community growth. The collaboration of local governments, combined with proactive engagement with the national ministry, reflects a commitment to modernize the transportation framework in Saitama Prefecture.