Pedestrian Schemes for Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui is a notable tourist destination. Haiphong Road and Peking Road are the principal pedestrian corridors, which link the commercial developments along Canton Road to Nathan Road. The peak pedestrian demands in these roads are about 10,000 pedestrians per hour. In order to improve the environment and safety for pedestrians, Transport Department has implemented a number of pedestrian schemes in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The following traffic calming streets have been implemented:

	Ashley Road (section north of Middle Road)
	Canton Road (section between Salisbury Road and Kowloon Park Drive)
	Haiphong Road
	Hankow Road (section between Middle Road and Haiphong Road)
	Ichang Street
	Lock Road
	Peking Road (section between Canton Road and Hankow Road)
	Minden Avenue

 The following traffic calming streets are under detailed planning:

 Peking Road (section between Hankow Road and Nathan Road)

Area Improvement Study for Tsim Sha Tsui

In order to formulate a coherent planning framework to guide the public and private sectors in beautifying Tsim Sha Tsui, and to improve the pedestrian environment including pedestrian linkages and safety in Tsim Sha Tsui, Transport Department commissioned a joint study with Planning Department on an overall area improvement plan.

The Study has been completed and the executive summary is now available at Planning Department's website, (http://www.pland.gov.hk/p_study/comp_s/TST_web/tst_eng/tst_e.htm).

Area Improvement Study for Tsim Sha Tsui Study Area

Improved Pedestrian Environment In Tsim Sha Tsui

Haiphong Road (Before) Photo taken in March 2000	Haiphong Road (After) Photo taken in October 2001
Hankow Road (Before) Photo taken in May 2000	Hankow Road (After) Photo taken in October 2001
Canton Road (Before) Photo taken in June 2000	Canton Road (After) Photo taken in October 2001
Peking Road (Existing) Photo taken in May 2003