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 Peking Road) (implemented since December 2002)
	Canton Road (implemented since September 2000)
	Haiphong Road (implemented since August 2001)
	Hankow Road (implemented since August 2001)
	Ichang Street (implemented since December 2002)
	Lock Road (implemented since October 2002)
	Peking Road (section between Canton Road and Hankow Road) (implemented since
	November 2002)
	Peking Road (section between Hankow Road and Nathan Road) (implemented since May 2005)

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