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Public Transport

Sha Tin New Town is served by a large number of bus routes. Population centres are linked either
directly with the metropolitan area or indirectly via local routes with the railway stations. The bus service
is supplemented by green minibuses which generally serve smaller residential areas.

Pedestrian Walkways and Cycle Tracks

Safe and convenient walkways and cycle tracks are provided for both pedestrians and cyclists to link the
Sha Tin Town Centre with residential and industrial areas and provide direct links with most of the open
spaces. A similar network is also developed in Ma On Shan to link up the residential developments with
open spaces, community facilities, and the town centre as far as possible.

Cycling has become a popular recreational
activity in the New Town other than as a
transport means for purpose trips. Maximum
segregation of cyclists from cars is achieved
by building the cycle tracks (Figure 17)
separated from the roadway. Reasonable
separation of cyclists from pedestrians is also
maintained by a difference in level between
the two paths. The cycle track along the Tolo
Highway from Sha Tin to Tai Po is one of the
most popular routes for cyclists.

Figure 17: Cycle Track along Shing Mun River

Future Development

Housing

To address the pressing need for housing supply, residential sites in the New Town have been earmarked
or under construction for public housing developments. Also, potential sites for residential development
are being identified by the Government.

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