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DC reform meetings held

The Government held exchange meetings on the theme of improving the district governance system and reforming the District Councils (DCs) at the Central Government Offices today.   Over 80 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were there to exchange views on improving the district governance system and supporting the District Council election.   Chief Executive John Lee noted that it is the first major citywide election after improving the district governance system and reforming the DCs, and is of particular significance.   He said it also marks the final mile for the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” in the district governance structure.   The Chief Executive also noted that the election is of great significance to the good governance and the long-term st
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Road maintenance briefing held

The Transport Advisory Committee was briefed on road maintenance and streetscape enhancement works and given an update on car parking initiatives by the Government at a meeting today.   The Highways Department has been researching, developing and applying new technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of road maintenance works as existing roads are beginning to age.   The department has carried out beautification works at bridges and subways with a high pedestrian flow at prominent locations since 2017 by drawing up thematic designs and adding some featured patterns onto the structures to echo the character of the surrounding environment.   Committee Chairman Prof Stephen Cheung said it supports the department to research, develop and apply new technologies in road maintenance works, including using more durable road paving materials and the intelligent robotic system as well as looks forward to more new technologies being put into application.   He added that the committee was pleased to note that the beautification works for highway structures and lamp posts not only enhance the streetscape but also create temporary jobs to alleviate unemployment under the pandemic.   For the provision of parking spaces, the Government's policy is to accord priority to meeting parking demand for commercial vehicles. It is also for the provision of an appropriate number of private car parking spaces if overall development permits, but without attracting public transport passengers to switch to private cars so as to avoid aggravating road traffic.   Prof Cheung said that the committee welcomes the Government’s ongoing endeavours under the current policy to pursue a host of measures to increase the provision of parking spaces and enhance the existing ones, including the revision on the standards of parking provision.   It also agreed that the Transport Department should review the standards at regular intervals to match the social and economic changes, he added.
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