Implementation of pilot projects relating to smart cities (2017/11/22) (Supplementary)

Implementation of pilot projects relating to smart cities (2017/11/22) (Supplementary)

MR YIU SI-WING (in Cantonese): We all know that lots of visitors will flock to Tai O of Lantau Island during holidays, and the number of visitors often exceeds the receiving capacity of the place. Residents of Tai O and visitors often have to bear long waits for public transport, and there is no guarantee of service despite the long wait. The situation has aroused discontent among residents who even comment that they do not want too many visitors in Tai O. The Secretary mentioned in the main reply that real-time transport and leisure information on Lantau would be provided. May I ask whether the information provided will alleviate the problem of excessive visitor flow and be conducive to the provision of complementary transport arrangements? If this is possible, when will such information be provided?

 

SECRETARY FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (in Cantonese): Thanks Mr YIU Si-wing for his supplementary question. Mr YIU's question is on a specific direction, whereas the relevant data will be part of the solution. For instance, in the event of traffic congestion, we may inform visitors immediately, so that they will not go to Lantau blindly and aggravate the traffic congestion. We have communicated with the Transport Department ("TD") and learnt that the All-in-One Transport Mobile Application scheme of TD will be completed in mid-2018. TD will increase the relevant information under the scheme to facilitate the public in receiving information on routes of different modes of transport quicker and easier through the one-stop information application. In my view, the main objective is to provide information to facilitate the public in learning about the traffic condition. I trust the relevant information will help address problems like traffic congestion on Lantau. For the possibility of further enhancement, TD will monitor the operation results and effectiveness of the application, and then put forth enhancement proposals.

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