Authorities in Hanoi are seeking public feedback on a draft resolution outlining policies to support the development of clean energy road transport infrastructure and non-motorised transport, while encouraging the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to cleaner alternatives.
Hanoi is expected to restrict the circulation of certain types of private vehicles from 2035 (Photo: Nguyen Hai).
Under the proposal, the Hanoi People’s Committee would be empowered from January 1, 2035, to impose restrictions on some categories of private vehicles across designated roads, lanes, directions and time periods, based on real traffic conditions and the availability of public transport infrastructure.
The measures form part of Hanoi’s long-term master plan for the capital, which aims to largely eliminate chronic traffic congestion hotspots by 2030. The strategy also prioritises diverting traffic away from the inner city and expanding transport corridors along rivers to ease pressure on ring roads and radial routes, while strengthening regional connectivity.
The city also plans to expand road and railway links between Hanoi and neighbouring provinces.
At the same time, authorities intend to accelerate major road projects, river crossings and urban railway developments to create more space for urban expansion, reduce congestion in central districts and improve transport links between new and old urban areas. The plan also includes the renovation and reconstruction of ageing residential neighbourhoods and older city blocks.