Sai Kung pedestrian scheme on trial tomorrow

Visitors as well as local residents of Sai Kung will be benefited from the implementation of a pedestrian trial scheme at Man Nin Street and See Cheung Street, Sai Kung Town tomorrow (January 7).

Under the scheme, See Cheung Street and the section of Man Nin Street between Nin Chun Street and the waterfront in Sai Kung Town will be designated a pedestrian zone from 12 noon to 9 pm.

The zone will be eventually converted into a part-time permanent pedestrians-only street and will be beautified with landscaping works.

A Transport Department spokesman said: "The Sai Kung pedestrianisation scheme is one of the latest road safety projects implemented by the department"

Taking into account of views from local organisations and with the support of the Sai Kung District Council, the department will implement the pedestrian zone on Sunday and public holidays. Members of the public are reminded to note the following major traffic arrangements:

	closure of Man Nin Street (waterfront section) and See Cheung Street to all vehicles during the pedestrianisation period;
	re-arrangements of parking spaces in the area;
	relocation of GMB Termini (routes 2, 3, 3A, 4, 4A) from Man Nin Street to Yi Chun Street;
	introduction of one-way gyratory traffic system via Man Nin Street, Nin Chun Street and Yi Chun Street; and
	designation of a loading/unloading area at Nin Chun Street.

" The pedestrian scheme in Sai Kung will also help boost the local business as visitors may find it more easy to stride around freely in the pedestrian area and enjoy their shopping," the spokesman said.

During the pedestrianisation period, motorists are reminded of observing traffic signs nearby and not driving into the pedestrian area. Illegal parking within the pedestrian area is also prohibited.

Pedestrian schemes were successfully implemented in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Stanley and Mong Kok in 2000.

End/Saturday, January 6, 2001