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Mr President,
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Of the three studies mentioned, the Freight Transport Study and the Parking Demand Study have been completed with the assistance of consultants under the management of Transport Department. These studies are being examined by the Administration.
The Bus Only Lane Study will also be assigned to consultants who will assist in evaluating and designing bus-only lanes and implementing recommended schemes. Transport Department is now preparing a consultancy brief and the Study is scheduled to commence in August this year. A special team comprising a Senior Engineer, an Engineer and one Senior Transport Officer, has been set up through the temporary redeployment of staff. Funds have been sought for the creation of these posts in the 1996/97 estimates.
Two other important studies will also commence later this year. These are the Third Comprehensive Transport Study (CTS-3) and the Electronic Road Pricing Feasibility Study. While the former will be undertaken using existing departmental resources, the latter will require the creation of a dedicated project team comprising professional engineering and technical staff. Funds have also been sought in the 1996/97 estimates for this purpose.
The longer term manpower resources that may be required for implementing the recommendations of the various studies will be considered when specific action plans are drawn up.
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