Slow Traffic and Mobility System Planning of Songshan Lake High-tech Zone: Pilot Project

Central Hub Total Area: 5.4 km² | Bike Network Total Length: 134 km | Phase: Feasibility Study | Team: Damian Ho, Claudia Juhre, Catherine Ng, Layla Ng, Casey Wang, Vicky Wan (alphabetical order) | Consultants: Urban Standards, MIC

Songshan Lake is located in the southeast of Dongguan. As a high-tech zone, its potential goals are to foster multiple mobility modes, strengthen urban development, and establish a green network. In the first stage of the Slow Traffic and Mobility System Strategy, Central Park is located on the main axis as a landmark. The system is used to connect the commuter road network between Central Park, Songhu TOD Station of Rail Line 1, creative research district, cultural and creative center, and the lakeside rest area. In turn, this allows for the slow mobility system to be part of urban life.

With a total length of 134 kilometers, the strategy is a combination of 3 tiers including high-speed paths, commuter paths, and leisure paths. The slow mobility system involves a pilot project based on traffic and parking analysis, providing mobility solutions and re-programmed lanes for human-centric development. The strategy will also add greenery and landscape to mobility lanes and surrounding facilities.

The main existing problems in the central area are poor commuter roads and the lack of supporting facilities for the strategy. Therefore, we hope to create a boulevard with a slow mobility system in order to extend user activity space and encourage travel by bicycle.