increase of 21 public light bus stands. A number of major traffic routes were declared 'clearways' for public light buses in order to improve traffic flow.
9.64 The construction of a public light bus terminus at Ferry Street near Jordan Road Ferry Pier, accommodating approximately 40 public light buses in 4 separate ranks, was near completion and scheduled for opening in mid-April 1972.
9.65 A scheme for the duplication of the taxi rank at Star Ferry Concourse, Kowloon, was finalised and construction work started. 9.66 Construction works were substantially completed for the two large ferry concourses at Kwun Tong and Tai Kok Tsui. The concourses include facilities for buses, public light buses, taxis & private cars.
Pedestrian Facilities
9.67 The list of pedestrian problem spots was reviewed and a report prepared. The review took into consideration some 102 locations in the Colony and as a result 15 footbridges, 9 pedestrian subways, 15 pedestrian signal crossings and 9 crossings were proposed. In assessing the priorities for improvement in the review, accident figures as well as pedestrian and vehicular traffic were taken into account.
9.68 On the Island the design of three footbridges was completed and the planning of two further footbridges and a pedestrian subway was in hand. In addition, 6 footbridges were under construction at the Waterfront Road/Cross Harbour Tunnel Interchange.
9.69 On the Mainland, three pedestrian subways were completed in connection with the Kowloon North-East Corridor project and two footbridges across Choi Hung Road and Princess Margaret Road were under construction. Planning was completed for 5 footbridges and 4 pedestrian subways.
9.70 Modification of existing traffic signal settings to facilitate pedestrian movement at intersections was also carried out at frequent intervals.
9.71 An extensive elevated pedestrian podium along the waterfront between Harcourt Road and Rumsey Street was in various stages of planning and design. This also serves the Bus Terminus, Ferry Concourses, Car Parks, City Hall and office buildings. In addition,
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