Since February, Guangzhou has introduced a new traffic initiative, trialing mixed lanes for motor vehicles and non-motorized traffic in several areas to alleviate the impact of electric bikes on other vehicle lanes. The city's traffic police have recently expanded the program to include more mixed-use lanes in Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, and Liwan districts. 

(Photo: Guangzhou Haizhu Fabu)

The rightmost lane on selected streets will be designated for shared use by motor vehicles, electric bicycles, and buses to optimize traffic flow and improve safety for all road users. The width of the mixed-use lane will range from 4.5 to 5 meters, approximately 1.5 times the width of a typical motor vehicle lane, although it will not accommodate two motor vehicles side by side.

New key roads where the trial will take place include:

Jiangnan Avenue North (江南大道北), Haizhu District: Both directions, from Xiaogang Road to Nanhua East Road (小港路 - 南华东路)

Xinghua Road (兴华路), Tianhe District: East to west, from Shatai Road to Guangzhou Avenue (沙太路 - 广州大道)

Sanyuanli Avenue (三元里大道), Baiyun District: South to north, from Yuanjing Road to Gangbei Road (远景路 - 岗贝路)

Xiwang Road (西湾路), Liwan District: West to east, from Zengbu River to Xiwang Heng Road (增埗河 - 西湾横路)

Hedong Road (鹤洞路), Liwan District: East to west, from Chongwen Fourth Road to Huadi Avenue Central (崇文四路 - 花地大道中)

The plan also includes installing relevant barriers to enhance safety in these shared lanes. The public is advised to follow the traffic signs and lane markings on these roads.

(Photo: Guangzhou Haizhu Fabu)