Hong Kong lawmakers on Friday voiced concerns about the lack of parking at the upgraded Huanggang border crossing, deeming shuttle bus services inconvenient. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said authorities plan to build a nearby car park with shuttle buses to the checkpoint. Lawmakers called for an on-site public car park similar to the one at Heung Yuen Wai crossing.
At a Legislative Council security panel meeting on Friday, Hong Kong lawmakers raised concerns about the absence of a public car park or coach bays at the revamped Huanggang border crossing building, located on the mainland Chinese side in Shenzhen. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the Transport and Logistics Bureau would determine the exact location of a nearby car park, such as the San Tin traffic intersection, where residents could park and take a shuttle bus for a few minutes to the checkpoint.
“In our plan, we will find a spot that’s very close to the crossing, with the location to be confirmed, such as the San Tin traffic intersection, for residents to park and then take a shuttle bus for a few minutes to reach the Huanggang crossing,” Tang told the meeting.
Lawmaker Dominic Lee Tsz-king said even frequent shuttle services would add at least five to 10 minutes to journeys, making it inconvenient. “Compared with a completely seamless passage, it’s a long way behind,” Lee said.
Lawmakers urged provision of a public car park like the one at Heung Yuen Wai crossing, where drivers can book spots 30 minutes to seven days in advance. The upgrade aims to enhance cross-border travel, but parking issues have sparked debates on convenience.