Continuing Priority on Public Transportation Development,and Advancing Construction of Harmonious Transportation Systems

This paper articulates the critical significance of favorably developing urban public transportation through an in-depth analysis of major issues in urban transportation development from three aspects,i.e.,a daily worsening of traffic congestion,a sharp escalating of vehicular energy-consumption,and an increasing deteriorating of environmental pollution.The paper further points out that,in order to better-off the industry structure of public transportation,there exists a need to steadily advance the reforming of public transportation industry,to energetically endeavor in developing bus/tram and rail transit facilities as well as large-capacity BRT(Bus Rapid Transit).As far as supporting policies are concerned,the paper suggests that actions be taken of making more monetary investment from the government,regulating the compensatory mechanism,subsidizing public transportation industry,continuing a low fare strategy,and ensuring transit vehicles a preemptive right in roadway passage.The paper concludes with remarks on conceptual renewal,such as,to fully understand that the amount of roadway usage should be determined according only to the number of travelers instead of vehicles,and that public transportation is suitable for all travelers.Therefore,a travel philosophy of green transportation should be cultured,with urban public transportation development substantially promoted.