finalized. The design provides for progression of traffic in both directions at an average speed of 20.5 m.p.h. A requirement of the design is the combination of north- and south-bound phases in order to provide a flow band of reasonable magnitude. This phasing was successfully experimented at the junction of Nathan Road/Jordan Road with the aid of right-turning pockets painted on the carriageway at the intersection. This arrangement, which in itself considerably reduces delays, will be extended to all major junctions in the Nathan Road system and will also be applied to other isolated locations where appropriate.
9.54. The phasing and timing of many existing signal installations were reviewed and where necessary, adjustments made to effect improvements.
STREET LIGHTING
9.55. Good progress on street lighting installations was achieved. A total of 1,678 new street lamps (363 on the Island, 945 in Kowloon and 370 for the New Territories) were brought into operation.
9.56. The first cut-off lanterns in the Colony giving colour-corrected and glare-free lighting were installed in Salisbury Road and the southern section of Nathan Road in Kowloon. Observations on the operation of this type of lamp have been favourable and arrangements are being made for the installation of this type of lantern in other major traffic routes as and when opportunity permits.
9.57. The cost of lighting of streets and public places, including electricity charges and new installations, was as follows:
Hong Kong $1,400,000
Kowloon $1,384,000
New Territories $328,000
Total $3,112,000
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
9.58. The relentless pressure of work associated with the activities of the Advisory Committee on Public Transport kept the staff of the Section dealing with Public Transport matters fully stretched. Many comments and recommendations were made on questions put to and raised by the Committee including the design and planning of ferry concourses, bus termini facilities, bus routes, bus stops and the provision of bus bays.
9.59. Following Government's approval in principle for the engagement of experts to conduct a comprehensive passenger transport survey, consultations were held with representatives of the British Road Research Laboratory and the London Passenger Transport Board for the
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