INVESTIGATIONS
9.59. The policy of maintaining regular counts of vehicles at principal intersections and on major traffic routes was continued. The information obtained was used in determining existing traffic concentration and future traffic trends in the Colony. Special counts of pedestrian and vehicular movements were also carried out at a large number of locations for traffic design purposes.
9.60. Several journey time surveys and accident studies were carried out to assess improvements resulting from the implementation of specific traffic regulatory devices such as central dividing strips, carriageway markings, etc. An investigation into the probable effects of the new Mid-levels/Central Area Link via Glenealy was carried out and recommendations made on improvements considered necessary in conjunction with this relief route proposal.
9.61. Parking inventories were carried out both in Hong Kong and Kowloon to establish parking needs.
PLANNING
9.62. Over 100 planning layouts were scrutinized and comments given in regard to traffic engineering requirements. Routine consideration of proposals for schools, cinemas and private development with regard to parking, access and loading/unloading facilities continued, and required a considerable proportion of attention of this Section due to the increased pace of general development in the Colony.
9.63. Two detailed papers dealing with the planning of major traffic routes Waterfront Road from Wan Chai to King's Road and Clearwater Bay Road were prepared.
DESIGN
9.64. Numerous designs for roads and junction improvements were made, the major one during the year being that associated with the redevelopment scheme for the Old Naval Dock Yard and the reclamation north of Pedder Street. In conjunction with these proposals detailed consideration was given to the Garden Road Improvements Scheme which provides for separated carriageways with flyovers.
9.65. Detailed layouts were also prepared for the improvement of the much overloaded Roxy Roundabout, and combined bus terminus/ferry concourse schemes at Jubilee Street, Hung Hom, Kwun Tong and North Point.
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