CN-Guangzhou City Transport

The project development objective is to improve the accessibility of the city center of Guangzhou by promoting the efficient use of the urban transport system in an environmentally sustainable way.The following outcomes and key performance indicators will be monitored to meet this development objective:- Improved level of service and reduced congestion on the City Center road network as a result of:1. completion of the Guangzhou Inner Ring Road (GIRR); and Guangfo Radial Road (GRR).2. traffic management.- Increased throughput (in terms of passengers) of public transport corridors within the City Center as a result of:1. improved management of bus priority lanes; and2. development of bus priority lanes.- Reduction in relative levels of air pollution as a result of:1. the traffic management measures; and2. improved coordination amongst responsible agencies.- Improved effectiveness and efficiency of road maintenance as a result of:1. introduction of modernized road maintenance equipment; and2. development of a road maintenance system.- Strengthened management capacity of municipal agencies responsible for urban transport as a result of:1. technical assistance support and on-the-job training during project implementation; and2. classroom training and study tours.