TAC Chairman welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address
*************************************************************************
The Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee (TAC), Professor Wong Sze-chun, welcomed the long-term plans and strategies for advancing transport development set out in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address (Policy Address) delivered by the Chief Executive today (September 16).
Professor Wong said, "The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address complement each other in transport strategy and infrastructure development, providing a clear medium- and long-term outlook for Hong Kong’s land transport development and helping to lay a solid foundation for the city’s future economic growth.
"The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan adheres to an infrastructure-led approach development model, expediting heavy rail and road projects related to the Northern Metropolis and cross-boundary connections. Proposals to overcome the technical limitations of conventional heavy rail construction in the smart and green mass transit system projects, so as to address the transport challenges posed by Hong Kong’s unique terrain, are highly forward-looking.
"Numerous specific transport infrastructure projects in the Policy Address are equally anticipated, including the full commissioning of Route 6 within this year, as well as the successive commissioning of the Northern Metropolis Highway (San Tin Section), the Tsing Lung Bridge, and various heavy rail projects in the future. The TAC is also pleased to note the policy measures to enhance the application of transport technology, which fully demonstrate the Government’s firm commitment to improving transport efficiency and optimising the commuting experience of the public.
"The TAC will continue to provide professional advice to the Government on various transport policies and measures, and fully support the Government's efforts in implementing initiatives to build and enhance our transport system."
Ends/Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:17
Issued at HKT 18:17
NNNN