Transportation Strategy in Hong Kong The noise impact of traffic is also of concern. It is estimated that in 1997 about 429,000 people living in the vic unity of major roads addressed in the Strategic Environmental Assessment are exposed to excessive noise levels Many of the natural habitats in certain areas of Hong Kong support a diverse range of fauna and flora. Protecting such natural resources is an important consideration in the development of new transport infrastructure 9 a growth in vehicle emission will inevitably contribute to the deterioration of air quality in Hong Kong. Even with the proposed emission control standards in place, by 2016 emissions from road vehicles will increase under the medium and high traffic growth scenarios o The higher the rate of increase in traffic volumes, the sooner the benefits of short term reductions in emissions will be lost. Therefore, add itional measures will be required to manage vehicle use and reduce emissions from road transport 9 CTS-3 has identified some environmental improvement measures and recommends them under their respective areas in the transport planning context. These measures include Integrated land-use and transport planning to reduce the need for travel; More extensive rail network and promoting trunk and feeder services to maximise rail usage a Better co-ord ination of different transport modes Park and ride facilitie a Application of new technologies in traffic management to relieve congestion a Pedestrianisation, possibly along with cycling facilities; and if necessary, a The more drastic measures such as restraining the growth and usage of vehicles for Further Consideration 9 In addition to the above package of measures, CTS-3 has also identified a number of possible environmental measures which might be considered to further improve air quality and the noise environment. These measures include m Alternative fuels such as diesel with low sulphur content for heavy goods vehicles and buses and LPG for public light buses; a Tailpipe emission reduction measures such as d iesel catalytic converters and particulate traps Limiting ve Traffic demand management measures, Strengthening the inspection and maintenance programme for vehicles a More stringent noise emission standards m Engine encapsulation Low noise road surface Retrofitting existing roads(e.g. noise barriers) m Putting new roads underground xpanded river trade terminal operation; Freight rail; and m Alternative vehicle types such as trolley buses and fuel-efficient vehicle THE ENDTransportation Strategy in Hong Kong 3  The noise impact of traffic is also of concern. It is estimated that in 1997 about 429,000 people living in the vicinity of major roads addressed in the Strategic Environmental Assessment are exposed to excessive noise levels  Many of the natural habitats in certain areas of Hong Kong support a diverse range of fauna and flora. Protecting such natural resources is an important consideration in the development of new transport infrastructure  A growth in vehicle emission will inevitably contribute to the deterioration of air quality in Hong Kong. Even with the proposed emission control standards in place, by 2016 emissions from road vehicles will increase under the medium and high traffic growth scenarios  The higher the rate of increase in traffic volumes, the sooner the benefits of short term reductions in emissions will be lost. Therefore, additional measures will be required to manage vehicle use and reduce emissions from road transport  CTS-3 has identified some environmental improvement measures and recommends them under their respective areas in the transport planning context. These measures include: ◼ Integrated land-use and transport planning to reduce the need for travel; ◼ More extensive rail network and promoting trunk and feeder services to maximise rail usage; ◼ Better co-ordination of different transport modes; ◼ Park and ride facilities; ◼ Application of new technologies in traffic management to relieve congestion; ◼ Pedestrianisation, possibly along with cycling facilities; and if necessary, ◼ The more drastic measures such as restraining the growth and usage of vehicles Measures for Further Consideration  In addition to the above package of measures, CTS-3 has also identified a number of possible environmental measures which might be considered to further improve air quality and the noise environment. These measures include: ◼ Alternative fuels such as diesel with low sulphur content for heavy goods vehicles and buses, and LPG for public light buses; ◼ Tailpipe emission reduction measures such as diesel catalytic converters and particulate traps; ◼ Limiting vehicle fleet age; ◼ Traffic demand management measures; ◼ Strengthening the inspection and maintenance programme for vehicles; ◼ More stringent noise emission standards; ◼ Engine encapsulation; ◼ Low noise road surface; ◼ Retrofitting existing roads (e.g. noise barriers); ◼ Putting new roads underground; ◼ Speed regulation; ◼ Expanded river trade terminal operation; ◼ Freight rail; and ◼ Alternative vehicle types such as trolley buses and fuel-efficient vehicles. THE END