LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai (with photos)
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Transport continued its duty visit in Shanghai today (September 12).
In the morning, the delegation visited Hongqiao Comprehensive Transportation Hub to learn about its planning features, management experiences and response in emergency. It is the largest modernized transportation hub in the country, with a daily passenger flow of 1.1 to 1.4 million people, integrating various transportation networks including civil aviation, high-speed railway, inter-city railway, long-haul buses and rental vehicles. Members noted that the Transportation Hub serves as a convenient integrated transportation gateway in supporting the urban development of Shanghai and meeting the needs of the Yangtze River Delta regional economy efficiently.
The delegation then participated in an exchange session with representatives of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission to exchange views on the latest developments of smart transportation and traffic management in Shanghai, as well as experiences and challenges in promoting smart mobility.
In the afternoon, the delegation visited the digital management center of Shanghai Urban Operation (Group) Company Limited and observed its operation. Members noted that through its applications of various intelligent sensing technologies, including road cameras, sensors and robotics, to collect real-time data, the digital management center enhances the resilience of the city's overall traffic system against extreme weather. The delegation then visited Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Company Limited and participated in an exchange session with the company's representatives to gain insights into its experience in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructures.
The delegation departed for Hangzhou in the evening and will continue its duty visit in Hangzhou tomorrow (September 13).
