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2024/04/30
CILTHK supports Trunk Road T4 and Associated Works


For Immediate Release


CILTHK Supports Trunk Road T4 and Associated Works


Hong Kong, 26th April 2024 - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) attended a briefing presented by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) on the Trunk Road T4 Road and associated works.

CILTHK acknowledges the significance of the T4 Main Trunk Road and its associated works in connecting the New Territories East with Kowloon and other regions to cope with the anticipated population growth in Ma On Shan and North East New Territories. Without the Trunk Road T4, the v/c ratio during morning peak hours in sections of Tai Po Road (Shatin Section) is anticipated to be increased to 1.04-1.14 in 2030 and it could further be increased to 1.22-1.27 in 2041. That indicates a significant traffic congestion.

With the Truck Road T4, the v/c ratio during morning peak hours in sections of Tai Po Road (Shatin Section) is anticipated to be 0.88-0.94 in 2030. It shows that Trunk Road T4 could effectively alleviate traffic congestion and bring significant improvements to the transportation in Shatin in next decade.

CILTHK understands that the original proposal back in 2006 did not receive support from the District Council at that time, however, this revised proposal that has considered various concerns from the District Council, has already obtained support from the District Council and other stakeholders.

CILTHK is acknowledged that the construction cost of Trunk Road T4 and related projects is comparable to other recent projects, and aware that the CEDD will implement cost control measures through management and contractual means to ensure financial prudence. Moreover, the Trunk Road T4 and associated works hold significant time saving benefits. Based on estimations, the project is expected to achieve time saving benefit in construction cost recovery in approximately 13 years, making it a worthwhile endeavour.

In view of the project that could effectively improve traffic flow, reduce commuting time, and enhance the transport environment in Shatin, CILTHK support the Trunk Road T4 and Associated Works and would like to put forward the following recommendations in relation to the Trunk Road T4 and associated works:

  • Considering that most Hong Kong citizens rely on public transport, CILTHK suggests synchronously planning potential new franchised bus routes to utilise the Trunk Road T4.
  • With the continuous population growth in the eastern and northern parts of the New Territories, the Shatin Bypass will serve as a long-term solution to address traffic issues in the eastern New Territories. The government should start the study of Shatin Bypass as soon as possible.
  • It is also key to ensure the traffic re-distribution between the Trunk Road T4 and Ma On Shan/Sai Kung areas has been addressed, with adequate road capacity provision to cater for the future traffic demand along the Route 2 Tate's Cairn Highway connecting the Trunk Road T4 and Ma On Shan


About The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) is a major branch of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (www.ciltinternational.org) is an organisation with an established international pedigree with over 30,000 members working in over 100 countries. It was formed in the United Kingdom in 1919 and granted a Royal Chartered in 1926.

CILTHK (www.cilt.org.hk) was set up in 1968 and is one of the CILT global chapters. CILT is presented worldwide and we all share the common cause to promote and advance the art and science of supply chain, logistics and transport. Currently, the membership of CILTHK is around 2,000 and broadly ranges from experienced senior manager to junior staff in the industries of shipping, logistics, airline, railway, road, public transport, government, educational institutes and consultancy. The Institute regularly organises professional programmes and activities for members, such as seminars, forums, conferences, technical visits; formulates and implements professional codes to ensure and uphold the professional standards in the industry

Further enquiry
Please feel free to contact 2866-6336 or by email at info@cilt.org.hk for any further enquiry.


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香港運輸物流學會支持T4號主幹路及相關工程

2024426日,香港運輸物流學會出席了土木工程拓展署關於T4號主幹路及相關工程的簡報。

香港運輸物流學會認知到T4號主幹路及相關工程在連接新界東區和九龍等地區方面,以及應對馬鞍山和新界東北地區未來人口增長方面的重要性。在沒有T4號主幹路的情況下,在2030年,在大埔公路(沙田段)的部分路段上,早高峰時段的行車量/容車量比率預計將增加至1.04-1.14,並且預計在2041年進一步增加至1.22-1.27。這代表將會出現顯著的交通擠塞問題。

在有T4號主幹路的情況下,到2030年,在大埔公路(沙田段)的部分路段上,早高峰時段的行車量/容車量比率預計為0.88-0.94。這表明T4號主幹路能夠有效緩解沙田的交通擠塞情況,並在未來十年內為沙田地區的交通帶來顯著改善。

香港運輸物流學會同時明白到,最初於2006年提出的方案並未獲得當時的區議會支持,而當前經過修訂後的方案已經考慮了區議會的各種關注,並獲得了現時區議會和其他持份者的支持。

香港運輸物流學會知悉T4號主幹路及相關工程的造價與其他近期項目的造價相若,同時土木工程拓展署將通過合約管理等手段進行成本控制,避免出現財政超支情況。此外,T4號主幹路及相關工程具有顯著的時間成本效益。根據估計,T4號主幹路開通後約13年預計節省的行車時間效益即可收回建造成本,因此值得推行。

鑑於該項工程能夠有效改善交通流量,縮短通勤時間,並提升沙田的交通環境,香港運輸物流學會支持T4號主幹路及相關工程,並希望就該工程提出以下建議:

  • 考慮到香港大多數市民使用公共交通出行,香港運輸物流學會建議在T4號主幹路工程中同步規劃潛在的新巴士路線,以充分善用該道路。
  • 隨著新界東部和北部人口持續增長,沙田繞道將成為解決新界東交通問題的長期方案。政府應盡早開展沙田繞道的研究。
  • 確保T4號主幹路和馬鞍山/西貢地區之間適當的交通分配至關重要,這樣能夠提供足夠的道路容量,以應付連接T4主幹路與馬鞍山的2號幹線大老山公路沿線的未來交通需求。


香港運輸物流學會簡介

香港運輸物流學會 (CILTHK) 是運輸物流學會一個主要分會,而運輸物流學 (CILT)(網址:https://www.ciltinternational.org)是一國際性的非牟利專 業組織,現時超過 30 個分會,全球超過 30,000 名會員,遍布 100 多個國 家及地區。學會於 1919 年在英國成立,並於 1926 年獲頒皇家特許狀。


香港運輸物流學會則於 1968 年成立。學會成立宗旨是推廣及提升供應鏈、 物流以及運輸等各範疇的科學及技術。學會涵蓋多個不同行業,包括海陸 空的客運和貨運。現時香港學會由約 2,000 名會員組成,當中包括資深行政 人員、政府公務員、公私營機構及顧問公司的專業人士。學會定期為會員 舉辦專業認可培訓及專業活動,例如研討會、論壇、大型會議、參觀活動及 持續專業發展計劃;並制定及推行專業守則,確保並維護業內的專業水平。



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