Finding a slower-paced space in the fast-paced city life has always been the yearning of residents. In response to this demand, Xuhui District has taken active actions to closely integrate the construction of a slow traffic system with urban renewal, and make every effort to improve the quality of slow traffic in the region, so as to bring residents a more comfortable and green travel experience. Recently, the District Construction Management Committee shared the results of some slow traffic demonstration areas and slow traffic quality improvement projects.
West Coast Media Port Slow Traffic Demonstration Zone
A slow-moving skybridge connecting the Media Harbor and the Dream Center
The West Bund Media Port Slow Traffic Demonstration Zone is undoubtedly a highlight of the construction of Xuhui's slow traffic system. According to the District Construction Management Committee, the demonstration area is bounded by the Huangpu River in the east, Huangshi Road in the south, Yunjin Road in the west, and Longyao Road in the north, with a total area of about 35 hectares. Through the construction of the sky corridor, a three-dimensional slow traffic system integrating commuting, pedestrian crossing, leisure and landscape functions has been constructed. Relying on the abundant waterfront landscape resources of the West Bund Riverside, the West Bund Media Port Slow Traffic Demonstration Area has become a public activity space with blue-green integration characteristics and cultural interaction, so that residents can enjoy convenient travel while also feeling the harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity.
The second-floor platform of the media port nine square grid
Three-dimensional slow traffic system in the demonstration area
The demonstration area is connected to the riverside trail
In order to further improve the slow travel conditions in the area, the District Construction Management Committee has implemented projects such as the construction of the slow walking trail on the B plot of the Dream Center, the connection of the riverside trail, and the two slow pedestrian bridges above Longteng Avenue on the basis of the completion and commissioning of the second-floor platform of the Media Port this year, so as to create a slow-moving friendly space with high visibility, strong leadership and benchmarking role.
In addition to the West Bund Media Port Slow Traffic Demonstration Zone, Xuhui also has a series of slow traffic quality improvement projects that are quietly changing the face of the city. "In 2024, we will promote more than 10 projects to improve the quality of slow traffic around improving the slow traffic network, creating slow traffic space, and improving the quality of slow traffic facilities, so as to continuously improve the slow traffic system and optimize the slow travel environment." The relevant person in charge of the District Construction Management Committee said that these projects not only improve the traffic efficiency, but also provide citizens with new options for leisure walking.
Tianyaoqiao South Road (Huangshi Road-Longyao Road) opening project
East on the Aotang waterfront promenade
Ding'an Road-Humin Road intersection non-motor vehicle waiting area
After the completion of the opening project of Tianyaoqiao South Road (Huangshi Road-Longyao Road), the breakpoint of the slow traffic network in the Longnan area of Xuhui Binjiang has been opened, so that nearby residents do not need to detour. The 1,700-metre waterfront trail runs through the shoreline of Aotang in the east, organically integrating the greenway, waterway and road slow traffic system, allowing cyclists and walkers to walk freely in a green environment.
The traffic improvement project at the intersection of Ding'an Road and Humin Road has reduced the slow detour of residents by connecting Ding'an Road and Qinzhou Road. At the same time, the safety and comfort of slow traffic travel have been greatly improved by optimizing the slow traffic guidance system at intersections, setting up non-motor vehicle waiting areas, and adding secondary crossing safety islands.
Today, in Xuhui's slow traffic system, residents can ride the wind or ride or hike all the way. Enjoy the cityscape while riding along the way, and feel the joy brought by greenery. Whether it is the three-dimensional slow traffic system of the West Bund Media Port or other slow traffic quality improvement projects, it provides residents with a high-quality slow travel environment, making green travel a kind of enjoyment.
Reporter: Yang Yixiu
Photo courtesy of the District Construction Management Committee
Editor: Wu Jianing
Reviewer: Wei Li