Odd –Even Car Ban

Traffic Management in China

Done By: Timothy Tan (29) 3C

New Traffic Restrictions
 Beijing, which hosted the Olympics from August 8-
24 and the Paralympics from September 6-17, is
one of the most polluted cities in the world and is
rapidly becoming one of the most congested
hence the city introduced the "odd-even" traffic
restrictions for two months from July 20 to help
ease congestion and reduce pollution during these
games.
The Objective
 China’s authorities hope the regulations will take
45 percent of the city's 3.29 million cars off the
road and reduce emissions from vehicles by 63
percent.
 Smooth traffic and good air quality are important

factors in hosting a successful Olympic Games

and also in fulfilling Beijing's promises to the
International Olympic Committee
How the system works
 Cars will be banned on alternate days depending
on whether their number plates end in odd or even
numbers.
 Those affected by the ban will be compensated by

not having to pay road or vehicle taxes for three

month, costing the city about 1.3 billion Yuan
($189 million).
How the system works
 Violators would be punished "according to relevant national
and local regulations" and lose the vehicle or road tax
compensation.
 Only 70 percent of government-owned cars will be included

in the scheme.
 Security, emergency services, buses, taxis, coaches and

sanitation vehicles as well as the Beijing organizing

committee and diplomatic cars were exempted.
How the Government helped
 The public transport network, was boosted by
three new subway lines, which ran for longer
hours and had more services allowing more
than 4 million extra passengers to use the
system a day. This took the strain off the
most road users.
Was It Successful?
 The city tested the traffic ban in August 2007, and
while residents did not notice an immediate impact
on air quality, authorities said they were satisfied
with the results.
The End
Done By: Timothy Tan (29) 3C