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As a general rule, bus stops are not located within 15 metres of a road junction, on trunk roads or elevated sections of primary distributor roads. However, given limited road space in the urban areas and the network of bus routes designed to serve the needs of the travelling public, it is inevitable that many bus stops have to be located on major thoroughfares e.g. Gloucester Road and Lung Cheung Road. Wherever possible, bus laybys and service lanes are provided to minimise obstruction to other vehicles.
The Transport Department considers all suggestions and complaints about the location of bus stops and, when appropriate, will relocate bus stops in response to changes in passenger demand and traffic conditions.
End/Wednesday, June 7, 1995
Proposed bypass and Eastern Corridor Link
Following is a question by the Ion Miriam Lau Kin-yee and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport, Mr Haider Barma, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Regarding the proposed Central-Wanchai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link, will the Government inform this Council:
(a)
of the design and construction programme of the whole project:
(b)
(c)
of the progress of construction works to date; and
whether a dual two-lane or a dual three-lane design will be adopted: what is the planned traffic capacity, and when such capacity is expected to be reached?