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Beijing’s Transportation System

Railway transport will form the backbone of Beijing’s traffic system, and buses, including trolley buses will be the mainstay.

Eight new subway lines will be built in the urban area, including one linking the city center with Capital Airport.

There will be more than 650 bus lines, and the civilian parking spaces in urban areas will reach 1 and a half million.

The city expects the public transportation system to carry up to 60% of daily commuters, and the average time for commuter trips within the 5th ring road will not exceed 50 minutes.

The city will also upgrade the taxies. By the year 2008, over 70% of all taxis in operation will be medium and high-priced vehicles, using clean energy fuel, and all of the taxies will meet environmental standards.

Car problem

Privately owned cars in large cities like Beijing are not only a headache for traffic congestion but also a vehicle for showing off, according to an article in China Youth News.

The article says a major factor in traffic congestion is that many people drive their cars to work.

In Japan’s capital Tokyo which has similar population as Beijing, the majority of people travel to work by subway and tram which ensures a punctual arrival at the office. But during the weekend, these people drive their cars out of the city to have a good time in the suburbs.

The article says that snobbery worsens the traffic situation in Beijing. It calls for people to take public transport to work and take some measures to control the use of private cars in order to improve the traffic in Beijing.

College enrollment

China’s higher education system is organized by the government and its admissions process has been centrally operated. During the past decade, attitudes to higher

education have changed, with people placing greater emphasis on attending college or university.

Many people believe that higher education is indispensable for fast-tracking their career development and securing a competitive salary. And as demand for higher education