Qualitative Evaluation of Information Display in a Regional Safety Map "Hamādo-map"

Abstract

In this paper, we improve information on our regional safety map and evaluate it by conducting interview surveys with representatives of local residents and city officials. We have been studying toward practical application of the m ap based on the local residents' perspe ctive. We have made improvements to make the danger information easier to understand by changing the design of the danger information display and the explanation of the footnotes of the map created last year. We have also created a new electronic map using an online map service so that we can provide detailed information that cannot be displayed on a paper map. We made a qualitative evaluation from the perspectives of residents and city staffs by conducting an interview survey on the revised paper m ap. The results show the importance of continuous collection of local information, examination and sharing of information, and information update at appropriate times.