ubcsala [china] 2007

According to China Daily, buses are still the most popular mode of transport among Beijing residents. There are over 17,507 buses currently on the road in Beijing. Beijing is going to replace 7,277 obsolete buses with new ones that meet higher environmental standards. Bank of Beijing will provide 4 billion Yuan to the Beijing Public […]

There are 33 airlines in China today. China is the fastest growing aviation market in the world. Air traffic has doubled in the past five years. The Guardian reports that there are over 5,000 flights every day and more than 11,000 takeoffs and landings in airports in China.
In fact, the demand for air traffic is […]

Much like Beijing, Shanghai’s traffic is almost unbearable for both drivers and pedestrians during rush hour. Shanghai has attempted to create less chaotic traffic patterns and more pedestrian friendly streets. Three years ago, Shanghai employed crossing guards to monitor pedestrian traffic during rush hour. In a New York Times article, Li Debao, a Shanghai crossing […]

With its monster blocks and gigantic 6 lane roads, Beijing is not exactly ‘pedestrian friendly.’ However, even more intimidating than the enormous scale of the roads is the sheer chaos on these roads. If one is brave enough to cross the street, there are more than a few obstacles to overcome: buses stuck in intersections, […]

CCTV estimates that there are over 3 million cars in Beijing. This number has increased rapidly in the last few years and is still growing at an alarming rate. As a case on point, the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau issues car license plates starting in English alphabetical order. People Daily Online reports:
“The […]

Because of ever-increasing motor vehicle use, many of Beijing’s bicycle lanes have been taken over by motor vehicle traffic and used as parking lanes. While there are still 9 million bicycle commuters in Beijing alone, fewer and fewer people are depending on the bicycle for transportation due to the increase in motor vehicle use […]

The passenger is entitled to refuse payment under any of the following circumstances where the driver:
1. smokes in the car, uses a cellular phone whilst driving, spits or litters out of the car;
2. abuses the passenger, behaves rudely, and does not use the polite expressions of the taxi company (for example, “good morning/afternoon/evening,” “thanks/thank you,” […]

The Beijing subway system consists of four lines: line 1 (38km long), line 2 (16 km), line 13 (40.8 km). The construction of the subway started in 1965 with line 1. Line 4 (28.6 km), line 5 (27.6 km), line 10 (30.5 km) are currently under construction for the Beijing Olympics. While the expansion of […]

In a city of 15 million people, everyone needs a way of getting around. CCTV estimates that there are over 3 million cars and over 9 million bicycles in Beijing. This creates a dynamic, although often scary, traffic situation for bicycle commuters and pedestrians. Driving (or sitting in the back of the taxi), biking and […]