Get ready for a spectacular pyrotechnics display in tsim sha tsui east on may 1: important traffic and transport updates
The Transport Department (TD) today (April 30) reminded members of the public that, to facilitate the pyrotechnics display to be held near Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui East at 8pm tomorrow (May 1), the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon, Central District, Wan Chai District and Eastern District on Hong Kong Island.
Road closures
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In connection with the holding of the pyrotechnics display that evening, road closures and the corresponding traffic diversions will be implemented on roads in the vicinities of the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in Kowloon from around 6pm. On Hong Kong Island, road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in phases from around 7.30pm that evening on road sections in the vicinities of Central near the Central piers (except for franchised buses), Wan Chai North and Eastern District (near the vicinity of the East Coast Park Precinct) until crowds disperse and roads are reopened.
Public transport services arrangements
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In connection with the road closure arrangements, bus routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted or suspended, and the associated bus stops located within the affected areas will be suspended or relocated.
In Kowloon, taxi stands (including taxi pick-up/drop-off points), public light bus stands, on-street parking spaces and private car parks on the roads affected in Tsim Sha Tsui East will be temporarily suspended during the road closure period.
On Hong Kong Island, taxi stands on Expo Drive and Exhibition Centre Station Public Transport Interchange, all on-street parking spaces along closed road sections at Expo Drive East outside Golden Bauhinia Square and other closed roads (including metered parking, motorcycle parking and disabled parking spaces) will be temporarily suspended from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
The short-working route of the water taxi ferry service will be suspended from 5.20 pm.
For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), its mobile application "HKeMobility" or refer to the passenger notices issued by the relevant public transport operators.
Due to road closures, the TD anticipates that traffic along the concerned areas will become significantly congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the above areas affected by the road closures. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise patience and drive with care, and follow the instructions of the Police on site.
The TD appeals to members of the public to make use of public transport services as far as possible to avoid traffic congestion and unnecessary delays. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The Police may adjust the traffic arrangements, subject to the prevailing crowd and traffic conditions in the areas. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or "HKeMobility".
If the cancellation of the pyrotechnics display is announced on May 1, the above-mentioned road closures and public transport services arrangements will not be implemented.
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Exploring the future: legco subcommittee explores northern metropolis development in shenzhen's nanshan and qianhai
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of the Northern Metropolis (the Subcommittee) conducted a duty visit to Shenzhen today (May 16) to understand its experience of applying the district-wide co-ordinated approach for development and operation of modern logistics there. The Subcommittee returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
Joined by representatives of the Development Bureau, Members first visited Houhai Smart Operations Centre and learnt that it is a platform established by the Nanshan District Government to explore innovative models for smart city operation, and utilise technologies to improve management and quality of social services. Members noted that the Centre is piloting low-altitude drone delivery and low-altitude intelligent patrol in Houhai central area.
Members then visited Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base Exhibition Hall to gain an overview of the planning and design of the Base, which aimed to attract leading enterprises to set up headquarters there.
In the afternoon, Members visited the exhibition hall of China Resources Land in Dachong to understand how Dachong village was redeveloped through the district-wide co-ordinated approach to enhance efficiency and coherence of development in the district. Under the project, Dachong has been transformed from an old district into a new development area integrating commercial activities and residential functions. During the visit, Members also exchanged views with representatives of the Government on adopting the "large-scale land disposal" approach in Northern Metropolis. Members opined that the development model of and experience of Dachong offer valuable references for the planning and development of the Northern Metropolis. They also learnt that a transportation hub being planned in Guiwan has reserved port spaces to cater for the future railway between Qianhai and Hung Shui Kiu.
Members then went to Qianhai Development Exhibition Hall to receive a briefing on the planning and latest development of Qianhai. While in Qianhai, they visited MBE International's Hong Kong air cargo clearance centre project located atQianhai Bonded Zone to understand the aviation logistics services it offers.
Before returning to Hong Kong, Members visited Mawan Smart Port to gain a better understanding of its latest technologies for improving the efficiency of customs clearance and supervision. Mawan Smart Port, which can handle up to three million containers a year, is the first automated port in the country that has been upgraded and transformed from a traditional port.
Members who participated in the duty visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Lau Kwok-fan; Subcommittee members Mr Frankie Yick, Mr Chan Han-pan, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Gary Zhang and Prof William Wong; as well as a non-Subcommittee member Ms Judy Chan.
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Development of Northern Metropolis conducts duty visit to Nanshan and Qianhai in Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Development of Northern Metropolis conducts duty visit to Nanshan and Qianhai in Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Development of Northern Metropolis conducts duty visit to Nanshan and Qianhai in Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Development of Northern Metropolis conducts duty visit to Nanshan and Qianhai in Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
