Healthy Mobility
Strategy 5:
Building a Green and Low-Carbon Living Circle through Transport Planning
As a vital component in realising a better and more liveable city, the planning and design of sustainable communities are indispensable to address the short-distance travel needs of residents within the community, improving the district image, and enhancing the sense of well-being.
Recommendation 20 –
Advocating a “15-minute Neighbourhood” Planning Concept in New Development Areas to Integrate Transport and Land Use Planning
We recommend advocating a “15-minute neighbourhood” planning concept in new development areas, integrating various facilities and functions within the same community so that residents can easily reach different locations in the community within 15 minutes through active and green transport modes such as walking and cycling, meeting their daily needs. The San Tin Technopole, the New Territories North New Town, and the Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area projects will introduce the “15-minute neighbourhood” planning concept, enhancing accessibility and convenience of various destinations within the community while encouraging walking and cycling as short-distance travel options.
Recommendation 21 –
Introducing More People-centric Road Designs to Foster Vibrancy in the Community
A more comprehensive road design should balance the dual function of “links” and “places” to foster interaction between the environment and pedestrians, thereby driving urban development.
We recommend introducing different types of road designs in specific areas of new development areas, giving priority to pedestrians, bicycles, electric mobility devices, and green transport. In alignment with the overall community planning, a more “people-centric” design approach will be adopted to connect cultural and tourist spots, as well as blue and green resources, allowing the public to see and realise the environmental benefits and enhanced community vitality brought by the new designs.
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Strategy 1:
Developing Transport Hubs for Strengthening Internal and External Connectivity to Embrace New Opportunities Strategy 2: Benefiting People’s Livelihood through Providing Smart, Green and Diversified Transport - Strategy 3: Promoting Digital Management to Lead Development with Innovative Technology Strategy 4: Optimising Infrastructure and Road Use to Boost Transport Efficiency
- Strategy 5: Building a Green and Low-Carbon Living Circle through Transport Planning Strategy 6: Ensuring a Safe and Inclusive Environment for Healthy and Vibrant Travel
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