Talk to anyone about smart cities and “big” data will come up very soon. Fascinated with the power of massive data collection through sensors installed in streets, lampposts and buildings, we are […]
THE POWER OF “SMALL DATA” FOR URBAN INSIGHTS
GOVT FAILS TO REIN IN COWBOY STREET GARBAGE FIRMS, FINDS OMBUDSMAN
The Ombudsman has slammed paltry fines and the government’s blind eye to bad performance in managing the city’s mounting street garbage problem, in a new direct investigation into Food and Environmental Health […]
A FUTURE CARGO VISION: VACUUM MOORING AND ELECTRIC SHIPS TO SLASH PORT EMISSIONS
Tethering container ships with ropes and chains could become ancient maritime history, with a new generation of automated ship mooring system promising to save thousands of tonnes of emissions, including NOx, SO2 […]
NEW ROUND OF COVID-19 TESTS FOR TAXI AND MINIBUS DRIVERS
A new round of Covid-19 testing for taxi and minibus drivers is underway, offering a free test for drivers from now until 9 November. Drivers can register at the government website (www.tgptest.gov.hk), and […]
TATTOOS, PLASTIC POLLUTION & EVERESTING LION ROCK WITH WONG HO-FAI
With Hong Kong’s trail-running season well and truly here, Transit Jam met ultra-endurance athlete Wong Ho-fai, fresh from his Round Hong Kong Paddleboard challenge. Check out Wong’s incredible ultra-marathon tattoo and hear […]
FULL DRIVING LICENCE, HK$820 REQUIRED FOR E-BIKE/E-SCOOTER TRIAL
Applications are now open for the government’s first e-mobility device trial in Hong Kong, with Transport Department (TD) offering special permits for such machines for limited AM or PM timeslots in two […]
PLANNERS, BIKE ADVOCATES SPAR ON SPACE, AGREE ON ROAD PRIORITIES
Transit Jam’s inaugural online forum Rethinking “Vehicles First” drew 45 participants from Hong Kong and overseas for a lively two-hour programme of ideas, vision and debate on tackling the city’s major urban transport challenges. […]
BREAKING BUS: NEW PARADIGMS FOR EV TRANSPORT
Transit Jam’s inaugural online forum Rethinking “Vehicles First” drew 45 participants from Hong Kong and overseas for a lively two-hour programme of ideas, vision and debate on tackling the city’s major urban transport challenges. […]
GOVT SAYS 600 NEW PREMIUM TAXIS WOULD “AGGRAVATE DIFFICULTIES” OF TAXI TRADE, DROPS BILL
Citing economic concerns for the taxi industry, the government has killed its legislative attempt to upgrade Hong Kong’s taxi service, stopping work on the Franchised Taxi Bill which would have seen 600 […]
THINK TANK REVIVES TUEN MUN FERRY IDEA, 20 YRS AFTER ROUTE AXED
Fed up with being stuck in constant traffic jams, one Tuen Mun resident has revived a 20-year-old ferry concept that could see Tuen Mun and Central once again linked by boat. Benny […]
