9.78
The time settings and phasing arrangement of a large number of existing traffic light signal installations were modified to facilitate pedestrian movements at road junctions.
Investigations
9.79
A total of 135 traffic counts and 32 minor traffic studies were carried out in conjunction with traffic management schemes on the Island. On the Mainland, 143 traffic counts were conducted.
9.80
Traffic studies were carried out for 9 possible residential development sites on Hong Kong Island.
9.81
A further detailed study was carried out on the effects of wide-bodied tram cars on road capacity.
9.82
A study report was prepared on the assessment of the extent to which Broadwood Road on the Hong Kong Island should be improved to cope with the demand arising from possible future building development in the area.
Planning and Design
9.83 Examination of Town Planning Layouts prepared by the Town Planning Office continued throughout the year. Recommendations and comments covering traffic engineering aspects were made in each case.
9.84 On the Island, 47 traffic engineering schemes were prepared, including 7 segments of the long-term road proposals and 2 grade-separated intersections.
9.85 On the Mainland, proposals for a large number of major traffic engineering schemes were formulated. Among the more important ones were Chatham Road Interchange Improvement, an elevated road from Cheung Sha Wan Road to Boundary Street, grade-separated intersections at Kwai Chung Road/Castle Peak Road and Wo Yip Hop Road/Cheung Wing Street, and improvements to the Lai Chi Kok roundabout and bus terminus.
9.86
Building development or redevelopment proposals including 9 petrol filling stations, 3 schools, 2 cinemas, one hotel, and approximately 1,290 residential, commercial, or industrial projects were examined. Comments on traffic engineering aspects of these proposals were made to various Conferences, Government Departments, and Authorised Persons.
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9.78
The time settings and phasing arrangement of a large number of existing traffic light signal installations were modified to facilitate pedestrian movements at road junctions.
Investigations
9.79
A total of 135 traffic counts and 32 minor traffic studies was carried out in conjunction with traffic management schemes on the Island. On the Mainland, 143 traffic counts were conducted.
9.80
Traffic studies were carried out for 9 possible residential development sites on Hong Kong Island.
9.81
A further detailed study was carried out on the effects of wide-bodied tram cars on road capacity.
9.82
A study report was prepared on the assessment of the extent to which Broadwood Road on the Hong Kong Island should be improved to cope with the demand arising from possible future building development in the area.
Planning and Design
9.83 Examination of Town Planning Layouts prepared by the Town Planning Office continued throughout the year. Recommendations and comments covering traffic engineering aspects were made in each case.
9.84 On the Island, 47 traffic engineering schemes were prepared, including 7 segments of the long term road proposals and 2 grade- separated intersections.
9.85 On the Mainland, proposals for a large number of major traffic engineering schemes were formulated. Among the more important ones were Chatham Road Interchange Improvement, an elevated road from Cheung She Wan Road to Boundary Street, grade-separated intersections at Kwai Chung Road/Castle Peak Road and Wo Yip Hop Road/Cheung Wing Street, and improvements to the Lai Chi Kok roundabout and bus terminus.
9.86
Building development or redevelopment proposals including 9 petrol filling stations, 3 schools, 2 cinemas, one hotel and approximately 1,290 residential, commercial or industrial projects were examined. Comments on traffic engineering aspects of these proposals were made to various Conferences, Government Departments and Authorised Persons.
112
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