Green project

 

 

 

The Beijing Municipal Government announced in July that the city will build over 1,000 kilometers of greenways in the coming five years to ease air pollution.

Costing 3 billion yuan (485.7 million U.S. dollars), the project will create a network of greenways that will connect over 200 parks, scenic spots and historical sites in the city.

The park-like paths will offer more space for pedestrians and cyclists, who often complain about their lanes being occupied by motor vehicles during rush hours or traffic jams, thus encouraging more citizens to travel in a greener way.

The greenways will also serve to improve the environment and help alleviate the choking smog that has plagued the megacity that is home to over 20 million people.