Tag: pedestrian

Hong Kong – Proposed pedestrian environment improvement works in Ngau Tau Kok gazetted

Proposed pedestrian environment improvement works in Ngau Tau Kok gazetted **************************************************************************      ​The Government gazetted today (June 9) the proposed road works in Ngau Tau Kok, including the construction of a pedestrian subway for crossing Kwun Tong Road and Elegance Road, with lift and staircase provisions. This aims to enhance the connectivity, walkability and environment of pedestrian links in the area for facilitating the transformation of Kowloon East into another core business district.             Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices ... Read more

Hong Kong – New version of 3D Pedestrian Network dataset made free to public

New version of 3D Pedestrian Network dataset made free to public ****************************************************************      The Lands Department announced today (September 30) that the new version of the 3D Pedestrian Network dataset is now available to the public for free.             In line with the smart city development to promote walkability and connectivity, the Lands Department published the Network covering all the built-up areas of Hong Kong in December 2020. The new version of the Network has been extended to cover major hiking trails inside country parks and major footpaths inside villages with the following key characteristics:   The 37 hiking trails ... Read more

Hong Kong – Proposed lift and pedestrian walkway system in Kwai Chung gazetted

Proposed lift and pedestrian walkway system in Kwai Chung gazetted ******************************************************************      The Government gazetted today (September 17) the proposed construction of a lift and pedestrian walkway system connecting Wo Yi Hop Road and Tai Loong Street in Kwai Chung to provide a safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly transport system.      Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,  G/F, Harbour Building,  38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong ... Read more