A Symposium for a Safe Cycling Society: Zero Bicycle Accidents Vision

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), led by chairman Akio Toyoda, is taking strides towards ensuring zero traffic accident injuries and fatalities through the initiatives of the 'Tateshina Conference' committee. In partnership with the National University Corporation Tokyo Institute of Technology, TMF will host a symposium titled "Towards a Safe Cycling Society – Practices and Prospects for Zero Bicycle Accident Casualties" on March 9, 2026, at the Ookayama Campus of Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Despite a decreasing trend in overall traffic accidents, the proportion of accidents involving bicycles has been on the rise, making safety in cycling a pressing issue. While bicycles are a prevalent mode of transport, the severity of accidents involving them is significant. Due to their smaller size and greater maneuverability, bicycles can be harder to predict in terms of behavior on the roads. Therefore, there is an urgent need to promote safer practices among cyclists. This symposium will explore multifaceted approaches to enhancing bicycle safety and aims to pave the way for a safer and more secure cycling environment.

Event Overview

Title: Towards a Safe Cycling Society – Practices and Prospects for Zero Bicycle Accident Casualties
Date: March 9, 2026 (Monday) 13:30 - 17:35
Location: Digital Multipurpose Hall, West Wing 9, Ookayama Campus, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Entry Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)

Program

Keynote Presentations

1. Promoting Safe Bicycle Use
Speaker: Yutaka Shimane (Traffic Bureau, National Police Agency)
2. Reconstructing Road Spaces Based on Cyclist Behavior Analysis
Speaker: Nagahiro Yoshida (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University)

Coffee Break
(Discussion and Networking)
Activities of the Tateshina Conference on Bicycles and Motorcycles
Speaker: Yoshiharu Doi (Toyota Motor Corporation) and others
Report on Collaborative Research Outcomes
Speaker: Hiroshi Yoshitake (Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Engineering)

Note: The program is subject to change based on speaker availability.

Pre-registration

Participants must register in advance using the application form.
Register Here

Related Links and Reference Materials

- Activities of the 'Tateshina Conference' aimed at reducing traffic accident injuries across sectors | Toyota Mobility Foundation
- Establishment of the 'Collaborative Research Center for Traffic Safety Enhancement' by Toyota Mobility Foundation and Tokyo Institute of Technology | Toyota Mobility Foundation
- Symposium discussing safe mobility for the elderly held at Tokyo Institute of Technology | Toyota Mobility Foundation

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