The Government will introduce a set of initiatives to enhance Macao's transportation system, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Lau Si Io, said today. Mr Lau was answering questions at the Legislative Assembly, where he reiterated that the Government would put mass public transport in the forefront of its transportation policy. 'By introducing a safe, convenient and economical public transit system, we can reduce people's reliance on privately-owned vehicles,' said Mr Lau. 'The authority would continue to enforce compulsory vehicles examinations to better monitor greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate vehicles in bad conditions. 'We would also encourage gaming operators and hotels to provide group transportation and parking spaces for their employees.' As for measures to increase parking spaces, Mr Lau said that the Government would introduce more on-street parking meters and continue to encourage private developers to build public carparks in their buildings. Moreover, the Government would increase the obligations for vehicle owners to rein in the increase of vehicles, Mr Lau said. To relieve congestion during rush hour, the authority would also divert traffic from major avenues to less busy roads, he said.
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