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convenient transfers. To encourage public transport use, the city implements bus priority
policies. Dedicated bus lanes are established on roads, during peak hours thesebus-only lanes
exclusively allowbuses to pass, ensuring operational speed and punctuality. Financial sub-
sidies are allocated to public transport to reduce fares. Through government funding, public
transport operational costs are lowered, decreasing passenger expenses while enhancing
cost-effectiveness. This approach attracts more residents to abandon private vehicles in favor
of public transportation.
The construction of intelligent transportation systems provides strong technological
support for the green transformation of urban transportation. By installing sensors, cameras,
and other equipment on roads and vehicles, the system collects traffic data in real time. This
data includes vehicle speed, location, and traffic flow information. Advanced technologies
such as big data and artificial intelligence are used to analyze and process the collected data,
enabling intelligent control of traffic signals. Traffic light durations are dynamically adjust-
ed based on real-time traffic flow to optimize traffic patterns. At congested road sections,
green light durations are appropriately extended to accelerate vehicle passage and reduce
vehicleidlingspeeds and congestion duration, thereby reducing energy consumption and ex-
haust emissions. Some cities have also introduced intelligent parking management systems.
These systems use sensors to monitor parking space availability in real-time, transmitting the
information to roadside signs and mobile applications. Drivers can check parking vacancy
information via their phones in advance, quickly locate parking spaces, and avoid traffic con-
gestion and energy waste caused by aimless circling. In promoting green travel modes, cities
are vigorously developing comprehensive bicycle lane networks. Dedicated bicycle lanes
are incorporated into urban road planning to ensure cycling safety. Shared bicycle parking
points are established in central urban areas to facilitate rentals. Through public education
campaigns, residents are encouraged to choose bicycles for short trips, reducing emissions
while improving physical health. Some cities organize cycling events to raise awareness and
participation in green travel, fostering an eco-friendly transportation culture.

IV. Urban Ecosystem Protection and Climate Resilience Enhancement

Urban green spaces, wetlands, and other ecosystems play an irreplaceable and crucial
role in enhancing urban climate resilience and effectively addressing climate change.
Cities are vigorously strengthening green space construction and protection. In urban
planning, sufficient green space is scientifically and rationally reserved. Urban parks, as an
integral part of urban green spaces, not only provide recreational venues for residents but
also possess significant ecological functions. Through rational planning of park layouts and
vegetation configuration, urban parks can regulate climate, purify air, and conserve water
sources. The abundant vegetation in parks absorbs underground water through transpiration
and releases it into the air, thereby regulating urban temperatures and effectively reducing
the urban heat island effect. Plants absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and re-

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