Free Public Transport Brings Travel Change in China - Zhangjiajie Tourism Network Government Official Website Zhangjiajie,Zhangjiajie tours, Fenghuang, Wulingyuan,Tianmenshan - Zhangjiajie.gov.cn

Free Public Transport Brings Travel Change in China - Zhangjiajie Tourism Network Government Official Website Zhangjiajie,Zhangjiajie tours, Fenghuang, Wulingyuan,Tianmenshan - Zhangjiajie.gov.cn: "Since the launch of free public transport in Changning City, a county-level city in Hengyang, 800 motorcycles and private cars have decreased their daily trip, reducing emission by more than 35,000 m3 and saving a lot of fuel.
In the past, motorcycles and private cars were main means of transportation in Changning; the stream of people, heavy traffic, and disorder in some sections caused safety risks. Thanks to the free public transport, the traffic order has been greatly improved.
The less traffic flow has reduced noise pollution. There has been more public space, which plays a good role in creating a livable environment.
Translator: Lv Xuefen
Source: Hunan Official Web Portal"

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A Chinese City Moves to Limit New Cars - Baltimore Spokes

A Chinese City Moves to Limit New Cars - Baltimore Spokes: " “What do we need gross domestic product for if we don’t have health?”"

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Attention China: If you don't like climate change, you have to stop liking cars

China fury after Beijing deluge - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English: "Photos showed entire parking lots flooded, while rescue and traffic workers were seen diving underwater to unclog roadside drains as helpless drivers looked on from partially submerged cars.

Numerous roads in the capital were submerged under up to a metre of water, while 500 outbound flights were cancelled and at least 80,000 passengers stranded."

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China should just say "no" to being like U.S.

China Road Accident Kills 36: "Serious traffic accidents are common in China, with state media reporting nearly 70,000 people killed last year."

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China cancels waste project after protests turn violent | Reuters

Local residents stand on smashed cars as they occupy the local government building during a

 protest against an industrial waste pipeline under construction in Qidong, Jiangsu Province July 28, 2012.

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China cancels waste project after protests turn violent | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Chinese officials canceled an industrial waste pipeline project on Saturday after anti-pollution demonstrators occupied a government office in eastern China, destroying computers and overturning cars."

Climate change hits China with heavy rain

Beijing Rains Leave Dozens Dead - NYTimes.com: "BEIJING — The heaviest rainfall in six decades caused widespread havoc in the capital over the weekend, killing at least 37 people and forcing the evacuation of 50,000 others from waterlogged neighborhoods and villages, according to the state news media."

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Beijing - disabled and care-giver ride free

Access all areas - Globaltimes.cn: "Beijing's disability facilities at a glance

At present 4,462 buses in Beijing have facilities for disabled people, which is one-fifth of the total amount of buses in Beijing.

All buses and the subway offer free public transport for the disabled. Trains do not at present.

Those who accompany disabled people can use buses and the subway for free.

According to a report in Xinhua, from March 2012, foreign residents of Beijing who are disabled can use the buses and subway for free.

In Beijing, 173 parks are open to the disabled for free.

Seven museums offer free access to the disabled, including the National Museum of China, the China Agricultural Museum and the Beijing Museum of Natural History.

Disabled people can receive a 200 yuan ($32) fuel subsidy per year.

All disabled people may park for free.

Those who carry a disabled driving license can drive along the roads that are restricted during peak hours.

Disabled people between the age of 16 and 60 can apply for subsidies on disability equipment."

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