Beijing solicits public opinion on traffic as congestion worsens

• Source: Xinhua
• [08:38 December 14 2010]
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Yin Qiang, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication of the Renmin University of China, said the government should encourage people to work from home.

"With a laptop and a network cable, people can easily connect with the world and telecommute," Yin said.

And Beijing traffic police suggested that one or two outbound lanes should be converted to inbound during morning rush hours, and vice versa at afternoon rush hours.

Also, carpooling is encouraged in the draft plan as a way to reduce car usage.