Panel on Transport

Meeting on
Friday, 6 November 2015, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
in Conference Room 1 of the Legislative Council Complex

Revised agenda
(as at 5 November 2015)

I.

Information papers issued since the last regular meeting on 17 July 2015



LC Paper Nos. CB(4)1363/14-15(01) to (04)
(issued on 23 July 2015)

-Memoranda referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Kwai Tsing District Council members regarding the planning for housing in Tsing Yi; parking spaces for heavy vehicles; Lift and Pedestrian Walkway System between Kwai Shing Circuit and Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung; and transport services at Northeast Kwai Chung (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1370/14-15(01)
(Chinese and English version issued on 27 July and 13 August 2015 respectively)

-Administration's response to the letter from Hon TANG Ka-piu on the safety issues of works vehicles

LC Paper No. CB(4)1387/14-15(01)
(issued on 3 August 2015)

-Further memorandum referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Southern District Council members regarding the inadequate transport service for tourist facilities and construction of public pier at Deep Water Bay or Repulse Bay (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1397/14-15(01)
(Chinese and English version issued on 6 August and 2 October 2015 respectively)

-Administration's response to the letter from Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai on the duty schedule system and pre-employment training arrangements for drivers of franchised bus companies

LC Paper Nos. CB(4)1417/14-15(01) and (02)
(issued on 19 August 2015)

-Memoranda referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Tsuen Wan District Council members regarding the metered parking spaces being occupied by recyclers and the proposal of constructing a footbridge and covered walkway connecting Tsuen Wan West MTR Station with the Riveria Gardens and Belvedere Garden (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1422/14-15(01)
(issued on 20 August 2015)

-Memorandum referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Tsuen Wan District Council members regarding the provision of concessionary fare of $2 applicable to bus service in Ma Wan for the elderly and eligible persons with disabilities (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1458/14-15(01)
(issued on 11 September 2015)

-Memorandum referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Kowloon City District Council members regarding insufficient parking spaces for tourist coaches at To Kwa Wan and Hung Hom (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1495/14-15(01)
(issued on 30 September 2015)

-Information paper provided by the Administration on "Private Driving Instructors' Licences"

LC Paper Nos. CB(4)1494/14-15(01) to (03)
(issued on 7 October 2015)

-Memoranda referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by Tai Po District Council members regarding the planning policies of car parking spaces; construction of footbridge network; and the transport planning in Tai Po (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper No. CB(4)1518/14-15(01)
(issued on 13 October 2015)

-Memorandum referring to the Panel the views and concerns raised by North District Council members regarding the policy of treating bicycle as a means of transport (Chinese version only) (Restricted to members)

LC Paper Nos. CB(4)142/15-16(01) and (02)
(issued on 30 October 2015)

-Letters from the Administration regarding the Net Revenue Statements of Western Harbour Tunnel Company Limited and Route 3 (Country Park Section) Company Limited

II.

Items for discussion at the next meeting on 18 December 2015


(9:30 am – 9:35 am)

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(01)
(issued on 3 November 2015)

-List of outstanding items for discussion

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(02)
(issued on 2 November 2015)

-List of follow-up actions

*Legend symbol denoting Non-Panel Members are invited to join the discussion on this item concerning a financial proposal.III.

6101TX – "Universal Accessibility" Programme


(9:35 am – 10:10 am)

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(03)
(issued on 30 October 2015)

-Administration's paper on 6101TX – "Universal Accessibility" Programme

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(04)
(issued on 29 October 2015)

-Paper on "Universal Accessibility" Programme prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (updated background brief)

#Legend symbol denoting Non-Panel Members are invited to join the discussion on these items concerning legislative proposals.IV.

Takeover arrangements of the Eastern Harbour Crossing


(10:10 am – 10:45 am)

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(05)
(issued on 27 October 2015; a replacement sheet of the English version issued on 28 October 2015)

-Administration's paper on takeover arrangements of the Eastern Harbour Crossing

#Legend symbol denoting Non-Panel Members are invited to join the discussion on these items concerning legislative proposals.V.

Public Transport Strategy Study Topical Study – review on the statutory cap on the number of public light buses


(10:45 am – 11:25 am)

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(06)
(Chinese and English version issued on 30 October and 2 November 2015 respectively)

-Administration's paper on Public Transport Strategy Study Topical Study – review on the statutory cap on the number of public light buses

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(07)
(issued on 2 November 2015)

-Paper on the statutory cap on the number of public light buses prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (background brief)

LC Paper No. CB(4)178/15-16(01)
(attached)

-Submission from a member of the public (Chinese version only)

VI.

Taxi service


(11:25 am – 12:25 pm)

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(08)
(Chinese and English version issued on 30 October and 3 November 2015 respectively)

-Administration's paper on taxi service

LC Paper No. CB(4)119/15-16(09)
(issued on 2 November 2015)

-Paper on taxi service prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (background brief)

LC Paper Nos. CB(4)1517/14-15(01) and CB(4)92/15-16(01)
(issued on 13 October and 23 October 2015 respectively)

-Letter from Hon Charles Peter MOK on the Internet car calling service and hire car sharing service (Chinese version only) and Administration's response

LC Paper No. CB(4)1451/14-15(01)
(issued on 8 September 2015)

-Letter from Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun on taxi licences (Chinese version only)

LC Paper No. CB(4)106/15-16(01)
(issued on 26 October 2015)

-Administration's supplementary information on taxi service in response to issues raised at the meetings on 16 June and 7 July 2015 (Chinese version only)

LC Paper No. CB(4)170/15-16(01)
(issued on 4 November 2015)

-Submission from 四的士商會on premium taxi service (Chinese version only)

LC Paper No. CB(4)178/15-16(02)
(attached)

-Submission from a member of the public (Chinese version only)

VII.

Any other business


(12:25 pm – 12:30 pm)

* Non-Panel Members are invited to join the discussion on this item concerning a financial proposal.

# Non-Panel Members are invited to join the discussion on these items concerning legislative proposals.

Council Business Division 4
Legislative Council Secretariat
5 November 2015