BEIJING, Jan. 14 (BNA): Aiming to reduce road traffic and pollution during the Winter Olympics, host city Beijing announced a series of measures Friday, including a ban on heavy vehicles transporting construction waste, dirt, sand and gravel for nearly two people. months.
In response to any expected increase in air pollution levels, which often occurs during the winter months, authorities will ban all medium and heavy fuel trucks from the roads and use of government vehicles will be reduced by 80 percent.
A city government notice said the controls would be in place for 55 days, starting Jan. 21. The Winter Olympics are held from February 4 to February 20, to be followed by the Paralympic Games.
Due to COVID-19, the games will be held in a “closed loop” at venues in Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province, and no international spectators are allowed.
Beijing has also identified routes that will only be open to vehicles servicing the Olympics during the January-March periods.
The city is also encouraging companies, especially those located near Olympic stadiums, to adopt flexible work schedules for employees, such as working from home and shifting hours, state media reported Friday, citing Wu Xijiang, deputy director of the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau. to Reuters.
The public was also encouraged to limit the use of private cars and the use of public transportation.
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