An Assessment of Modes of Passenger Transportation in Beijing: Problems and Solutions

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyse the historical trends of various modes of passenger transportation in Beijing with respect to planning, policies, performance, and public behaviour based on statistical data. Using Beijing’s passenger transportation data since about 2003, the discussion addresses changes in (1) Beijing’s passenger transportation supply and demand, (2) population density, and (3) the apparent causes and effects of passenger transportation policy at various stages of policy implementation. The analysis revealed that budgetary shortfalls, air pollution, population density, and lack of governmental integration are persistent problems. Specific proposals for ameliorating those problems are presented.