Policy Address

154.         The Government will foster a "bicycle-friendly" environment in new towns and new development areas.  In this regard, a pilot scheme has been launched in Tai Po to improve cycle tracks and parking spaces for bicycles.  A 60-kilometre cycling track between Ma On Shan and Tuen Mun is being constructed in phases.  The section between Ma On Shan and Sheung Shui will be completed in the first quarter of this year.  Construction of other sections will commence progressively.

155.         The Government has made continuous efforts to improve pedestrian facilities, including the provision of barrier-free access.  As for existing public pedestrian links, apart from installing barrier-free access facilities at about 160 locations across the territory, we are also conducting technical feasibility studies on the three priority projects identified by each District Council for the early installation of elevators.  Meanwhile, we are taking forward 12 projects to provide escalator links and elevator systems to improve accessibility of steep slopes.  Among these projects, the pedestrian links at Tsz Wan Shan and Yuet Wah Street, Kwun Tong are scheduled for completion within two to three years.

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