The Government aims to provide a safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly transport system that meets the economic, social and recreational needs of the community, and is capable of supporting sustainability and future development of Hong Kong. It does this by:

• expanding and improving the transport infrastructure in a timely manner;
• improving the quality and coordination of public transport services; and
• managing road use to reduce congestion and promote safety.

    In pursuing the transport objective of facilitating the mobility of people and goods in Hong Kong, the Government also ensures that this is achieved in an environmentally sustainable manner by seeking and supporting environmental improvement measures in transport-related areas.

    The Government's overall transport objectives, promulgated in the comprehensive Transport Strategy in October 1999, are to ensure that the safe, efficient and reliable transport system is not only maintained in the years ahead but also improved significantly.

    It drew up the Transport Strategy to achieve these objectives by:

• better integration of transport and land use planning;
• better use of railways as the backbone of the passenger transport system;
• better public transport services and facilities;
• better use of advanced technologies in transport management; and
• better environmental protection.