SCS visits Transport Department (with photos)

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The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung, visited the Transport Department (TD) today (January 20) to learn more about the work of the department and to take the opportunity to meet the Commissioner for Transport, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, and departmental staff. He noted that the TD is committed to providing a reliable, safe and efficient transport system which satisfies both users and operators.

     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Thomas Chow, Mr Cheung first visited the Hong Kong Licensing Office in Admiralty. He talked with front-line staff to gain a better understanding of the procedures for registering and licensing motor vehicles. He was also given a demonstration of how the staff issue, renew and cancel vehicle licenses and permits.

     Mr Cheung then proceeded to the 24-hour Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre located at Immigration Tower in Wan Chai and listened to a presentation on its operation. During serious traffic or transport incidents, the Centre co-ordinates traffic and public transport arrangements and maintains close liaison with other government departments and public transport operators to collect the latest traffic and road situation information. The Centre also carries out appropriate co-ordination and responses, develops traffic and transport contingency plans and disseminates road traffic information to the public at suitable junctures. Mr Cheung also learned from staff that the Centre currently handles more than 5,000 traffic and transport-related incidents each year.

     During his visit, Mr Cheung met the senior staff of the department. He also met with staff representatives of various grades at a tea gathering to exchange views on issues that concern them. He praised colleagues for their efforts, and encouraged them to continue to provide high quality and professional services to the public.

Ends/Friday, January 20, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:05

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The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung (second right), visited the Hong Kong Licensing Office of the Transport Department today (January 20). He is pictured talking with front-line staff to gain a better understanding of the procedures for registering and licensing motor vehicles.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung, is given a demonstration of how staff issue, renew or cancel vehicle licenses and permits at the Hong Kong Licensing Office of the Transport Department today (January 20).

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung (left), today (January 20) visited the Transport Department and met with the Commissioner for Transport, Mrs Ingrid Yeung.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung (first right), today (January 20) toured the 24-hour Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre of the Transport Department and listened to a presentation on its operation.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Cheung (centre), met with Transport Department staff representatives of various grades at a tea gathering today (January 20) and exchanged views on issues that concern them.