Fuji Subaru Line LRT

[Ekiben]

While in Japan recently, I saw some news regarding the proposed Fuji Subaru Line LRT. Sounds like an old-news story, but the report on Japanese TV highlighted the rising level of opposition among local residents and concerned seismologists so the idea may be gaining traction. 🤔  I hadn't heard about the plan but can definitely see some advantages given the increasing number of tourists wanting to visit Mt. Fuji. I'm sure the owners/operators of all those buses that take people up the mountain are not keen about the idea.

 

Additional info: https://unseen-japan.com/mt-fuji-light-rail-overtourism/

Edited May 8 by Ekiben

[katoftw]

Cannot see it gaining traction.

 

They recent capped daily visitor numbers.

 

Road/LRT access will be blocked for at least a season or two.

[Beaver]

Arguably an LRT system would impact the local community less than a mass of buses by taking traffic off the roads. This assumes the visitor cap remains so you are shifting the same number of people to a less intrusive mode of transport.