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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat
The delegation of the Legislative Council LegCo Panel on Transport began its fourday duty visit in Beijing today September 2 to study the experience of road traffic planning in Beijings new development areas NDAs and road maintenance with a view to advancing transport planning in Hong Kongs NDAs including the Northern Metropolis
Upon arriving in Beijing in the afternoon the delegation visited the Beijing Transport Institute and received a briefing on its research and decisionsupport experience in urban transport planning and traffic operation monitoring Both sides also exchanged views on transport planning in NDAs The delegation hopes to draw on Beijings experience in transport development planning to offer recommendations to the Government with a view to optimising and refining transport planning of the Northern Metropolis
The delegation also met with the representatives of the Beijing Urban Road Maintenance and Management Center to learn about local road maintenance experience and smart maintenance technologies Members noted that the Center coordinates the planning budgeting and management of major road maintenance projects in the city including routine inspections and repairs of damaged road surfaces and emergency drainage repair works during adverse weather During the exchange both sides discussed how to apply advanced technologies to effectively extend the service life of roads thereby minimising traffic disruptions and enhancing road safety on busy expressways
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Beijing tomorrow September 3
A total of 13 members and nonmembers of the Panel on Transport participate in the duty visit The Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable Chan also leads a government delegation to join the duty visit
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