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The Institution for Transport Policy Studies is an independent
foundation established under the auspices of Japanese Ministry
of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The activities of the
Institution are non-profit and involve comprehensive research
and survey programs on transportation matters. The Institution
also evaluates transport policy and offers recommendations to
the Japanese government and concerned parties on transport policy
issues.
The overall aim of Institution is to contribute towards the
development of transport policy in order to promote the welfare
and quality of life in Japan, the country's economy and greater
harmony in international relations.
The Institution is funded primarily by an endowment from the
Nippon Foundation. It also receives income from 166 sponsoring
members, from subsidies provided by the Nippon Foundation and
from consulting fees for projects on behalf of national and
local public authorities. |
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Activities of our institute are made possible through the generous
assistance of the
Nippon Foundation. |
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* The Japan International Transportation Institute, USA (JITI-USA) was incorporated on August 22, 2008, in Washington, D.C., as a not-for-profit research organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. JITI-USA’s mission is to conduct comprehensive research of contemporary transportation issues and make recommendations regarding United States and international transportation policies for the public welfare.
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