The Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge is expected to open at the end of this year. It will be the first bridge in Hong Kong with a collection of vehicles, pedestrian paths, cycle tracks and viewing platforms. By then, it will become a new hot spot for tourists to cycle and walk along the coastal promenade.
However, some district councillors are worried that the bridge with a total length of about 1.8 kilometers is open 24 hours a day, and it may be difficult for citizens on the bridge to seek help in the event of an accident or case. Therefore, it is suggested to add a suicide prevention network, an emergency call device and a pacemaker. The related matters are in today ( 5) at the Sai Kung District Council meeting.
Chen Fan, the former Secretary for Transport and Housing, said earlier that the construction of the "Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge" and "Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel" (Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel) has entered the final stage and is expected to open simultaneously this year. Many citizens feel that expect.
At the Sai Kung District Council meeting held today, District Councillor Cheung Chin Pang noticed that suicide incidents by jumping off bridges have occurred frequently in recent years. He believed that in order to prevent the bridge from becoming a hot spot for suicide, he proposed that the Civil Engineering and Development Department install suicide prevention nets on both sides of the bridge to reduce suicides. Tragedy happens.
Zhang also pointed out that pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles on the bridge can use it 24 hours a day. He believes that it is necessary to install emergency call devices at appropriate distances on the bridge, and arrange for police patrols. If an accident or case occurs, citizens can call the police for help in time to reduce human lives. and monetary loss.
In a written reply, the police stated that the bicycle patrol team will conduct traffic enforcement operations in the district from time to time, conduct road safety publicity and education activities, and cooperate with other stakeholders to continuously improve the safety of road users.
Its representative also pointed out at the meeting today that more manpower will be added to strengthen patrols in the future.
The department pointed out that the height of the bridge railings has been increased to 1.5 meters and the inward sloping
According to the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the design of the footpath railings of the bridge has taken various considerations into account for public safety, including that the railing height has been increased to 1.5 meters, and the railings are inclined inward. It also makes it difficult to climb the railings.
A representative of the DH pointed out at the meeting today that the relevant railings will not be installed until later in the project, and the public will be able to see them later. However, the DH also admitted that there is no emergency rescue equipment on the bridge.
District Councilor Zhang Meixiong pointed out, "𠵱home doesn't mean you can't fight for it"; Zhang Zhanpeng also pointed out that he thinks the department should change its thinking and imagine how to call for help if a citizen is robbed in an accident such as a robbery on a bridge, emphasizing the urgency The cost of the helper talker is low, but it can effectively prevent serious casualties.
Fang Guoshan suggested that the materials of the pedestrian paths on the bridge can be upgraded to the materials of the jogging track, in order to cooperate with the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize more events, and also suggested that the bicycle track should be equipped with a rescue method, such as the establishment of AED automatic external defibrillator, first aid kit, digital communication system. Lamp post numbering and other methods are convenient for the public to seek emergency assistance.
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