BACKGROUND
Transport is important to the people and economy of Hong Kong. With a population of over 7.49 million, many millions of dollars could be saved if we spent less time on transport. If everyone in Hong Kong could save 10 minutes per day using an intelligent transport system—in addition to there being better land use and transportation planning—saving just HK$1 per minute could save HK$74.9 million a day and over HK$27.3 billion a year. The amount saved would be significantly higher if we included the time that could be saved in transporting goods. Transport also affects air quality and environmental sustainability. Our energy efficiency and environment would be far better if we used more public transport, mass transit systems, and burned cleaner fuel. Compared with other cities in Asia, Hong Kong has a very good transport system. That said, there is still a great deal of research necessary to improve the efficiency, equity, safety, comfort, services, and environmental friendliness of its transport system. For example, Hong Kong would become more competitive and have a much better living environment if it reduced the level of pollution from its transport system.
The transport sector has played a fundamental role in the development of Hong Kong and will continue to do so in the future. Hong Kong’s status as a global city is largely based on its role as a key hub for international air transport and maritime shipping systems. The city’s future development is closely linked to remaining as the leading port of southern China.
MISSION & OBJECTIVES
The Institute of Transport Studies is a university centre at the University of Hong Kong. It seeks to identify research programmes as mission-oriented activities as opposed to traditional academic disciplines alone. In doing so, it aims to:
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Establish a database of all academic staff and research students in the University engaged in transport related research, their areas of special expertise, and the titles of projects in which they are engaged.
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Promote via its collaborative activities within the University on multi- and inter-disciplinary transport research and the application of research grants.
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Promote inter-institutional, regional, and international cooperation in transport studies.
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Publicize locally and internationally the image of the University as an institution committed to transport studies in Hong Kong, the region, and worldwide.
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Organize seminars, conferences, and workshops on transport studies.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
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DIRECTOR
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PROFESSOR
W Y SZETO
Department of
Civil Engineering
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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PROFESSOR
JIANGPING ZHOU
Department of
Urban Planning and Design
FORMER DIRECTOR
(2003-2008)
PROFESSOR
Anthony G O YEH
Department of
Urban Planning and Design
FORMER DIRECTOR
(2008-2014)
PROFESSOR
S C WONG
Department of Civil Engineering
FORMER DIRECTOR
(2014-2023)
PROFESSOR
Becky P Y LOO
Department of Geography
CHAIRPERSON
OF TRANSPORT
POLICY COMMITTEE
DR
ZHAN ZHAO
Department of
Urban Planning and Design
CHAIRPERSON
OF TRANSPORT
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
PROFESSOR
REYNOLD C K CHENG
Department of
Computer Science
CHAIRPERSON
OF TRANSPORT &
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
PROFESSOR
DENNIS LEUNG
Department of
Mechanical Engineering
DEPUTY
CHAIRPERSON OF TRANSPORT
POLICY COMMITTEE
DR
JINTAO KE
Department of
Civil Engineering
DEPUTY
CHAIRPERSON OF TRANSPORT
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
DR
YONG-HONG KUO
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
DEPUTY
CHAIRPERSON OF TRANSPORT & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
DR
FANGNI ZHANG
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
STUDENT COMMITTEE
The Student Committee of the Institute of Transport Studies has been established in 2024. This Committee organizes student-based seminars, gatherings, and other social activities for all student fellows of ITS.
CHAIRPERSON
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PHD CANDIDATE
Jian LIANG
Department of
Civil Engineering
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
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PHD CANDIDATE
Ce WANG
Department of
Civil Engineering