How does the transport accessibility affects the future development of Cheung Chau Group 6

Introduction Geographical background

Geographical background of Cheung Chau Located at the southwest of Hong Kong Island two landmasses enclose together and deposit sediments Forming tombolo Settlements are concentrated at the tombolo

Research questions How long to arrive to pier Where do you come from (to pier)

Objectives Find out the bicycles mobility near the pier Achieve good transport linkage Have a better understanding of Cheung Chau transportation Figure out the solution of bicycles chaos

Information of the Study Area

The Cheung Chau Pier Located at the Northwestern part of Cheung Chau The only way the tourist go to Cheung Chau The only way to leave Cheung Chau An important transport to the Cheung Chau

Many vehicles and people in the pier → Higher mobility of people than in southern and northern ↑ Commercial activities in Cheung Chau ↑ Accessibility of Cheung Chau in future development

Tourist 1) Where do the tourists come from ?

Tourist 2) How long do you arrive to Cheung Chau ?

Tourist 3) Is the transportation convenient ? (Level 5 is most convenient)

Tourist 4) How much will you spend ?

Resident 1) How long do you arrive to the pier ?

Resident 2) Is the transportation convenient ? (Level 5 is most convenient)

Resident 3) What methods do you use ?

Conclusion Mobility of people is high although transportation is not well-developed Ferry become an important transport in Cheung Chau People include the residents and large amount of tourists Increase in commercial activities and tourism People are more willing to develop Cheung Chau Accessibility of Cheung Chau is high

Suggestions Adopt “Bike and Ride”system onvenient people rent bicycle increase commercial activities Reduce the area used to put aside the bicycle as the residents had complain that the bicycle occupies a rather large place

Limitations Lack of investigating time Not enough recognition of Cheung Chau The no. of vehicles are affected by different time Hard to collect accurate data

Reference E/physical/index.html E/physical/index.html S/eng/hkg/chapter4.htm S/eng/hkg/chapter4.htm Raw datas from street interviewing

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