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June 1st, 2005, 10:59 PM
LCQ16 : Measures to improve traffic of Queen's Road Central
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Government Press Release
Following is a question by the Hon Abraham Shek and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works, Dr Sarah Liao, at the Legislative Council meeting today (June 1) :
Question:
While Queen's Road Central is a busy road with traffic congestion during commuting hours, the neighbouring Des Voeux Road Central is only open to exempted vehicles such as buses and trams, thus aggravating the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central. Regarding measures to relieve the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central, will the Government inform this Council whether:
(a) it will consider relaxing the existing traffic control measures implemented for Des Voeux Road Central on a limited basis, such as by providing drop-off points for taxis and light buses along designated sections of Des Voeux Road Central during specified hours; if so, of the details of the specific measures; if not, the reasons for that; and
(b) it has formulated any interim or long-term measures to ease the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?
Reply:
Madam President,
Des Voeux Road Central is a major public transport corridor. At certain sections of the road, apart from the tram lane, there is only one lane to accommodate around 180-250 bus trips per hour with boarding and alighting activities. If Des Voeux Road Central is open to other traffic, there will be a substantial increase in its traffic load resulting in traffic congestion. We therefore do not have plans to relax the existing traffic control measures.
To improve the traffic conditions along Queen's Road Central, we have implemented the following measures:
(a) Right-turning from Queen's Road Central to Ice House Street is now permitted to relieve traffic at the junction between Pedder Street and Queen's Road Central.
(b) A bus lay-by has been provided opposite to the HSBC Main Building to reduce the traffic impact of busy bus stops.
(c) A lay-by has been provided at Queen's Road Central near the Landmark to reduce the traffic impact of boarding and alighting activities.
We will continue to monitor the traffic situation along Queen's Road Central, and will examine and formulate feasible and appropriate measures to ease congestion.
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Government Press Release
Following is a question by the Hon Abraham Shek and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works, Dr Sarah Liao, at the Legislative Council meeting today (June 1) :
Question:
While Queen's Road Central is a busy road with traffic congestion during commuting hours, the neighbouring Des Voeux Road Central is only open to exempted vehicles such as buses and trams, thus aggravating the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central. Regarding measures to relieve the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central, will the Government inform this Council whether:
(a) it will consider relaxing the existing traffic control measures implemented for Des Voeux Road Central on a limited basis, such as by providing drop-off points for taxis and light buses along designated sections of Des Voeux Road Central during specified hours; if so, of the details of the specific measures; if not, the reasons for that; and
(b) it has formulated any interim or long-term measures to ease the traffic congestion along Queen's Road Central; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?
Reply:
Madam President,
Des Voeux Road Central is a major public transport corridor. At certain sections of the road, apart from the tram lane, there is only one lane to accommodate around 180-250 bus trips per hour with boarding and alighting activities. If Des Voeux Road Central is open to other traffic, there will be a substantial increase in its traffic load resulting in traffic congestion. We therefore do not have plans to relax the existing traffic control measures.
To improve the traffic conditions along Queen's Road Central, we have implemented the following measures:
(a) Right-turning from Queen's Road Central to Ice House Street is now permitted to relieve traffic at the junction between Pedder Street and Queen's Road Central.
(b) A bus lay-by has been provided opposite to the HSBC Main Building to reduce the traffic impact of busy bus stops.
(c) A lay-by has been provided at Queen's Road Central near the Landmark to reduce the traffic impact of boarding and alighting activities.
We will continue to monitor the traffic situation along Queen's Road Central, and will examine and formulate feasible and appropriate measures to ease congestion.