Pedestrianisation (行人專用區)
Objectives:
Improve pedestrian safety and mobility
Promote walking as a transport mode
Discourage access for non-essential vehicles
Improve overall pedestrian environment
Types of Pedestrian Schemes:
1. Full-time Pedestrian Street
Pedestrians have absolute priority
Vehicular access is restricted to emergency services only
Service vehicles may be allowed in specific period, for selected locations. e.g. at Paterson Street
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2. Part-time Pedestrian Street
Vehicular access is only allowed in specific periods
NO on-street parking space ⇨ minimize vehicular access to the area
Loading bays are provided for loading and unloading purposes
E.g. Sai Yeung Choi Street South
3. Traffic Calming Street