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Beijing to develop smart systems to ensure smooth traffic during Olympics
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Source: CCTV.com | 12-14-2007 09:31
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games |
The Beijing Municipal Government says the development of smart traffic systems will be given top priority to ensure smooth traffic during the 2008 Olympics.
Like many municipalities around the world, Beijing is facing increasing traffic pressure. And the government is racking its brain to find a solution.
According to a spokesman, more expressways for buses will be built before the 2008 Olympics. Take an already-in-use fast line as an example: a bus can now finish its 30-kilometer journey in around 40 minutes, which was previously impossible. In addition, 200-kilometers of rail will be laid and ready for use before the Games. And by 2015, nearly 600 kilometers of rail lines will be in use. The daily number of passengers is expected to reach 8 million.
Concerning Beijing's traffic policy during the Games, an official says previous host cities' experiences will be used as references.
