Continuing to Shape Hong Kong into a Walkable City

The walkability strategy can be implemented through various measures such as integrating transport and land use planning, strengthening permeable urban fabrics, providing multi-level pavement networks connecting destinations, designating pedestrian priority zones and streets, promoting inclusive mobility, connecting pedestrians to natural green and blue assets, and integrating pedestrian-related improvements into planning, lands, buildings and public works regimes. To take forward the overall walkability strategy systematically, the Transport Department has developed a comprehensive “pedestrian planning framework” which translates the strategy into appropriate pedestrian facility schemes.

We will adopt the pedestrian planning framework in the pedestrian planning of New Development Areas and appropriate redevelopment projects in built-up areas. This framework aims to establish comprehensive pedestrian networks and implement appropriate pedestrian facility schemes, making walking an integral part of Hong Kong as a sustainable city.

Furthermore, we will continue to take forward walkability enhancement measures in various districts, and actively push ahead with “Walk More, Ride Less” to motivate citizens to walk more and reduce dependence on vehicles, aiming to further promote “Walk in HK”.