LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit in Beijing
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport concluded its duty visit in Beijing today (September 5), and will depart for Hong Kong in the evening.
In the morning, the delegation visited the headquarters of Amap to receive a briefing from representatives on how traffic big data analysis is utilised to assist the Government in real-time monitoring of highway traffic flow and road congestion, enabling precise traffic diversion and enhancing traffic management effectiveness.
Members noted that Amap integrates map, navigation and real-time traffic information to enable users to plan efficient travel routes. Members also explored with representatives on how to use artificial intelligence to deepen traffic data analysis, in order to effectively alleviate road traffic load and promote smart transport development.
Concluding the four-day duty visit, the delegation leader, Dr Chan Han-pan, stated that the duty visit was fruitful and of great significance. He said, "The visit has deepened Members' understanding of Beijing's ride-hailing platforms, smart transport applications, autonomous driving and urban road planning, and we were deeply impressed that local developments are very mature and advanced. The experience gained from this duty visit will help Members provide precise recommendations to the Administration in the future regarding the development of the Northern Metropolis and overall transport policy, thereby facilitating the implementation of relevant various transport measures in a more efficient and grounded manner."
The delegation, led by the Chairman of Panel on Transport, Dr Chan Han-pan, visited Beijing from September 2 to 5. A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel participated in the duty visit. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, has also led a government delegation to join the duty visit.
The Legislative Council Panel on Transport continues the duty visit in Beijing today (September 5). Photo shows the Chairman of the Panel on Transport, Dr Chan Han-pan (front row, sixth right), and other Members, with the government delegation at the headquarters of Amap. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport continues the duty visit in Beijing today (September 5). Photo shows LegCo Members receiving a briefing from Amap representatives on how traffic big data analysis on mapping services could assist the government in real-time monitoring of road congestion. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Legislative Council Panel on Transport continues the duty visit in Beijing today (September 5). Photo shows the delegation touring the headquarters of Amap. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
