The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport began its four-day duty visit in Beijing today (September 2) to study the experience of road traffic planning in Beijing's new development areas (NDAs) and road maintenance, with a view to advancing transport planning in Hong Kong's NDAs, including the Northern Metropolis.

     Upon arriving in Beijing in the afternoon, the delegation visited the Beijing Transport Institute and received a briefing on its research and decision-support experience in urban transport planning and traffic operation monitoring. Both sides also exchanged views on transport planning in NDAs. The delegation hopes to draw on Beijing's experience in transport development planning to offer recommendations to the Government, with a view to optimising and refining transport planning of the Northern Metropolis.

     The delegation also met with the representatives of the Beijing Urban Road Maintenance and Management Center to learn about local road maintenance experience and smart maintenance technologies. Members noted that the Center co-ordinates the planning, budgeting and management of major road maintenance projects in the city, including routine inspections and repairs of damaged road surfaces, and emergency drainage repair works during adverse weather. During the exchange, both sides discussed how to apply advanced technologies to effectively extend the service life of roads, thereby minimising traffic disruptions and enhancing road safety on busy expressways.

     The delegation will continue its duty visit in Beijing tomorrow (September 3).

     A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Transport participate in the duty visit. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, also leads a government delegation to join the duty visit.

Ends/Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:50

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