Beijing ushered in the peak of entry of Olympic-related personnel, and the Olympic special lane was officially opened recently. Judging from the operation, the majority of drivers can take the initiative to abide by the rules of courtesy, ensuring the smooth and orderly traffic of the Winter Olympics. We should sincerely praise this spirit of understanding the overall situation and taking the overall situation into account.
Opening up dedicated lanes for the Olympic Games and ensuring smooth passage is a consistent requirement of the International Olympic Committee and a common practice in previous host cities. At last year's Tokyo Olympics, the streets were separated by white characters with pink lines; at the 2012 London Olympics, the local government overcame the difficulties of the complex transportation system and "changed some main roads into two" and "two into one". In the case of Beijing, the "Olympic lane" was set up in 2008, and today's practice is a continuation.
Compared with 14 years ago, Beijing today has a larger population, a larger number of cars, and is prone to congestion during rush hour. Once the Olympic-related vehicles are trapped, it is likely to delay the event and bring inconvenience to more people. In this sense, it is necessary to set up a dedicated lane.
It should also be noted that the current setting up of special lanes is not only to provide protection for the Winter Olympics, but also to draw an "isolation line" for urban safety. After all, the global epidemic situation is still complex and severe, and the Austrian-related personnel come from all over the world. In order to ensure maximum security, Beijing implements closed-loop management for all personnel involved in the Olympics. The Traffic Management Bureau also specifically reminded the general public that when an accident occurs with a special vehicle for the Winter Olympics, it is necessary to maintain a safe distance and do not "knock on the window". The closer we get to the competition, the greater the transportation needs of Olympic-related personnel. The smooth passage of the dedicated lane can ensure its rapid passage, reduce the stay, and objectively reduce the potential risk of detention.
Of course, in the case of limited road traffic resources, fewer lanes will definitely cause inconvenience to the majority of drivers, especially citizens with frequent commuting needs are more affected, and they need to plan routes or travel at different peaks in advance. However, the Winter Olympics is a big event at the "doorstep", and it is inseparable from the cooperation and support of each of us. Briefly give up some convenience in order to successfully hold the event. I believe that everyone can understand this truth. Over the years, the capital, Beijing, has been playing the role of the "living room of the state." From holding international high-end forums and major conferences to hosting top-level events and well-known exhibitions, the hospitality and calm atmosphere of Beijing citizens are praised every time. I believe that this time, the general public can also show a good style. We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the service guarantee of the Winter Olympics, all of whom are remarkable.
When Beijing becomes the "City of the Two Olympics", everyone is a witness, a beneficiary, but also a participant and a builder. Start small and work together to make the Winter Olympics extremely exciting, and Beijing will surely amaze the world again.
Edited by Yanting Chen