The government proposes to divert traffic between the three tunnels. Among them, the toll for private cars crossing the sea on the western tunnel will be reduced to 60 yuan, the fare for the red tunnel and the east tunnel will be increased to 30 yuan, and the price of taxis will be fixed at 25 yuan. The government proposes to amend the regulations in the first quarter of next year. take effect.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Lam Sai-hung, said in a radio program today (4th) that he had considered unifying the tolls of the three tunnels to 40 yuan or 50 yuan, but thought that the new toll model was relatively mild and desirable. He hoped that the traffic flow could be straightened out and drivers would be changed Habit.
Lin also mentioned that different tolls for different time periods will be implemented after August next year. He pointed out that if the toll structure and level of the three tunnels are greatly changed in a short period of time, the public may not accept it, and the society is still in the stage of returning to normal. It will take time for the authorities In preparation for the new technology of remote payment, it was decided to proceed step by step in a two-step manner.
He said that the government will study the details of park-and-ride concessions at the same time, and will also plan a comprehensive park-and-ride hub in the long run, such as setting up one-stop services such as shopping malls and banks.
The government proposed a new three-tunnel diversion proposal.
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Lin Shixiong pointed out in Business Taiwan's "Politics Sunday" that the current toll fee of 75 yuan for the Western Harbor Crossing is relatively high, causing serious traffic congestion in the Red Tunnel and the Eastern Harbor Crossing, and also affecting cross-district citizens who do not cross the sea. The authorities will take back the Western Harbor Crossing in August next year Regarding the franchise, he said that he had consulted with different stakeholders, "Most people think that the price of the West Harbor Crossing will be reduced. It cannot be said to be the mainstream, but it is still a considerable opinion." Lin Shixiong hopes that the new plan can straighten out the traffic flow and change the drivers. Habit.
If only the WHT is reduced to 60 yuan, the CHT and EHC will not be raised, and the toll gap is still large, which may not be able to create diversion incentives.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai Hung
Lin Shixiong said that in addition to the need to reduce the toll of the Western Tunnel, the toll gap between the Red Tunnel and the Eastern Tunnel must also be considered. Therefore, it is necessary to fine-tune the toll prices of the two tunnels, hoping to change driving habits. The toll gap between the CHT and the EHC is not raised, and the toll gap is still large, which may not create an incentive to divert traffic.” He also explained that it is not advisable to unify the tolls of the three tunnels to 40 yuan, and to unify the tolls to 50 yuan will increase the tolls of the CHT and the EHC in disguise. 30 yuan is also not feasible. He believes that the current new pricing is relatively mild.
Pointing out that taxi fares can be uniformed to avoid "troubleshooting"
He also pointed out that after the implementation of the new plan, the total traffic flow will be similar to the current one. Although the new toll model is a "midway plan", it is expected to provide diversion and play a role in relieving traffic.
As for taxis, he said that they accounted for more than 10% of the overall sea traffic. He believed that setting the taxi fare at the three tunnels at $25 would prevent drivers and passengers from taking the road and help divert traffic.
Lam Sai Hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics.
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Different charges for different time periods will be pushed after August next year
Lin mentioned that after consideration, the authorities decided to adopt a two-step approach, that is, in the second phase (after August next year), different tolls will be implemented at different times. He explained that if the toll structure and level of the three tunnels are greatly changed in a short period of time, The public may not accept it, and the society is still in the stage of returning to normal. The number of tourists and cross-border traffic and logistics are still small. The authorities also need to prepare for the new technology of "Easy Travel" to facilitate remote payment.
Lin Shixiong said that the government will study the details of the park-and-ride concessions, and will also plan a comprehensive park-and-ride hub in the long run, such as setting up one-stop services such as shopping malls and banks, so as to attract citizens, especially residents in the New Territories, to use public transportation more.
▼November 13, MTR train Yau Ma Tei station derailment scene▼
If the MTR accident involves high-level executives, they will require salary to be linked to performance
Regarding the MTR train door flying off accident in recent months, Lin Shixiong pointed out that MTR is duty-bound in maintenance and operation, and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has taken the initiative to conduct risk-based sampling inspections on the operation and maintenance of key systems to ensure safety, and will continue to supervise The MTR has improved relevant mechanisms.
As for the controversial handling of the evacuation of passengers by the MTR, the authorities reminded the MTR afterward, and learned that the MTR will strengthen the train captain training within one month, including the evacuation procedures. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department also asked the MTR to re-examine all tunnels within 6 months internal structures.
He also mentioned that the Kwun Tong Line has been in operation for more than 40 years, so inspection and maintenance are both important. The authorities will continue to closely monitor the MTR to do maintenance work. He also mentioned that if the cause of the accident is found to be related to high-level decisions, the government MTR will be required to consider paying performance-related remuneration to senior management every year according to the severity of the accident.
The three-tunnel diversion plan has been announced and the congestion across the sea still needs to be improved. The third tunnel diversion is still to be improved｜C15+ opposes the government plan to promote the time-segmented tolls for the third tunnel at $15 after 8:00 p.m. Three-tunnel diversion along the traffic flow｜Tunnel tolls for various vehicles are exposed. In the first stage, only private cars and taxis will be adjusted