Land transportation at Sai Kung

 Group members  Kwong Chi Wai  Chau Cheuk Pong  Chiu Wai Kwan  Lai Suk Mei

Major findings of the previous presentation  The pattern of the transportation system at Sai Kung  Sai Sha Road  Hiram’s Highway  Clear Water Bay Road  Tseung Kwan O

Major findings of the previous presentation  The limitations of the existing transport links  Traffic congestion (morning & holiday)  Capacity of the road does not fit the demand of the fast growing tourist industry  Traffic noise to the residents

Causes of the problems  Scarcity of habitable land  Economic growth  Concentrated road transport network to support economic growth  Significant increase of population  Increasing housing demand  Lack of environmental concern

Problems indicators  Air Quality  Compare with AQO  Traffic accident in Sai Kung Total emission of each road (kg/day) PM SO 2 NO x VOCCO Hiram’s Highway Clear Water Bay Road FatalSeriousMinorTotal

Problems indicators  Noise level  50 – 80 dB(A)  Compare with HKPSG living standard (75 dB(A))  People’s satisfaction  Public’s concerns and complaints in District Board  Average network speed  Traffic congestion would lower the average road network speed  Cost of freight transport  Oil price increase lead to increase cost of freight transport

Concerns of the stakeholders  Residence  Property price  Accessibility  Transport fees and time  Environment (e.g. air quality and noise level)  Jobs, schools networks…etc  Tourist  Tourist spots  Environment (e.g. fresh air and natural scenery)  Recreation facilities  Accessibility  Drivers  No. of passenger and salary  Road safety and efficiency  Oil price  Govt. policy  Traffic congestion

 Government department  Highways Department  Congestion/ overloading/ traffic flow  Road maintenance cost and infrastructure support  Sai Kung District Board  Effect of the road to the local residence/community (e.g. health problems, traffic fee, amenity facilities) (e.g. health problems, traffic fee, amenity facilities)  Tourist Association  Attractiveness and accessibility of tourist spots  Image of Sai Kung  Foreign income from tourism  Environmental Protection Department  Air quality object in Sai Kung District  Water quality criteria of marine area  Noise level along roadside  Planning Department  Land use and planning of Sai Kung District  Redevelopment of Sai Kung Town  AFCD  Marine reserve area, country park, natural reserve  Habitat fragmentation, destruction of ecosystem, reduce biodiversity Concerns of the stakeholders

 NGOs  Effect of increasing no. of visitor to environment  Naturalness of Sai Kung  Traditions of Sai Kung  Business operators  Restaurant and Retail  Freight transport  No. of visitors  Image of Sai Kung  Water Sports  Water quality  Seasons (peak at summer)  Marine transport Concerns of the stakeholders

Alternatives generation  Rationale  Safeguard for the better quality of life  Avoid creating new environmental problems  Seize the opportunities for environmental improvements

Alternatives generation  Political and economic policies  Minibus, bus switch subsidy  Strategic planning (rail system)  Electronic road pricing  Taxation, PPP, UPP  Encourage the public transport  Re route the public transport  Public transport fee adjustment

Alternatives generation  New Technologies  Air pollution  Diesel Engine EURO IV standard  Electric vehicles  Rooftop greening  Noise  Noise barriers  Low noise anti skid road surface materials

Alternatives generation  Fostering participation  Subsidize the use of environmental friendly vehicles  Education and partnership programmes  Disclosure of pollution info. (noise, air…etc)  Encourage the use of public transport  Park and ride  Reduce the parking space at Sai Kung  Cycling path

Benchmark against other sustainable development  Cycling Path in Shatin, Ma On Shan and Tai Po:  Not frequently use in weekdays  Most people regards cycling as leisure activities rather than a daily transportation mode  Health and environmental friendly, but time is the main concerns  West KCR Construction:  Habitat destruction and pollution  EIA before project  Long term increase accessibility and reduce traffic jam

Specific example (air)  Planning  Prevent air pollution problem through planning  Avoid the import of smoky vehicles  Alternative land use  air pollution sensitive bldg. away from the road  Technology  Source control  LPG/Electric mini-bus  EURO IV buses with particle regeneration devices  VOCs control from the gas station  Air purification technology  Adsorbents  Catalysis

Specific example (air)  Policy  Traffic management scheme  Banning heavy vehicles from entering particular region  Pedestrianization  Reduce air pollution level at road side  Improve the environment for pedestrians  Fostering participation  To get the public and stakeholders involved  Partnership…etc  Addressing the existing air pollution problems through abatement programmes

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