Why is there no subway in Pinghu, Shenzhen? Citizens discuss transportation shortcomings and future plans
Recently, the lack of subways in the Pinghu District of Shenzhen has once again become a hot topic on the Internet. As a densely populated residential and logistics town in Longgang District, the gap between Pinghu residents’ urgent need for rail transit and existing transportation planning has triggered widespread discussion. This article will analyze the current situation of Pinghu Metro and the focus of public concerns based on the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot discussions on the entire network (last 10 days)
| Platform | Amount of related topics | keyword frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1,280 items | "Pinghu Metro" (642 times) | |
| Douyin | 430 videos | "Inconvenient transportation" (387 times) |
| Zhihu | 56 questions | "Planning lag" (213 times) |
| Shenzhen Forum | 89 posts | "Commuting stress" (178 times) |
2. Analysis of Pinghu Traffic Current Situation
According to 2023 data from the Shenzhen Municipal Transportation Bureau, the existing transportation resource configuration in Pinghu Area is as follows:
| Transportation | Number of lines | Average daily passenger flow |
|---|---|---|
| Bus lines | 32 items | 128,000 visitors |
| subway station | 0 | N/A |
| intercity railway | 1 (Shenzhen-Huizhou Intercity) | Under construction |
3. Main demands of citizens
1.Commute time is too long: At present, the bus ride from Pinghu to Futian central area takes 90-120 minutes, far exceeding the subway reachable time (about 40 minutes)
2.Uneven development: Compared with neighboring Bantian and Buji, Pinghu is the only core area in Longgang District that is not connected to the subway.
3.Planning is slow to implement: The original planned Metro Line 17 (Pinghu Line) has not yet entered the construction stage.
4. Official response and planning progress
The Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission stated in its reply on July 15:
| Project name | Current progress | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 17 | planning demonstration stage | 2025 declaration |
| Shenhui Intercity Pinghu Station | Main construction | Open to traffic in 2026 |
| Line 10 east extension | preliminary research | Undetermined |
5. Expert opinions
Urban planning expert Li Qiang pointed out: "Pinghu, as an important growth pole in northern Shenzhen, needs to break through‘Rail transit depression’Dilemma. It is recommended to prioritize the construction of Line 17 and optimize medium-volume transportation such as trams as a transitional plan. "
6. Selected Suggestions from Citizens
1. "I hope that the east extension of Line 10 will be included in the fifth phase of construction planning adjustment" (Douyin user @深圳通)
2. "It is recommended to open a line from Pinghu to UniversiadeSubway connection line"(Weibo netizen #TRAFFICObserver)
3. "Heavy-duty vehicles and buses are mixed in the logistics park, and there is an urgent need for rail transit diversion" (Zhihu user Mr. Zhang)
Conclusion
The lack of Pinghu subway reflects the urban developmentregional coordinationwithPeople's livelihood needsdeep-seated contradictions. With the advancement of Shenzhen's "14th Five-Year Plan" transportation plan, this travel problem that has troubled residents for many years may be about to turn around. While citizens continue to pay attention, they also expect relevant departments to speed up the implementation of planning and make rail transit truly an "accelerator" for regional development.
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