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Can Chinese Cities Leave the Car Behind? Gridlock, Pollution and the Future of Public Transportation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2025

Liu Shaokun
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Plagued by congestion and pollution, China's cities are exploring models of transportation that are more sustainable in their social, environmental and climate impacts. Some have emerged as global leaders, such as Hangzhou, southwest of Shanghai, which in 2017 won an international award for its municipal bike-sharing scheme. More recently Shenzhen, a major city north of Hong Kong, electrified its entire fleet of public buses, gaining worldwide recognition.

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Asia-Pacific Journal , Volume 16 , Issue 14 , July 2018 , e2
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