Beijing's Olympics Venus

Beijing's Olympics Venus

In Anticipation of a huge rush during the games, Beijing's subway system is currently undergoing a major expansion which will increase its capacity to more than twice its existing size. The system currently is composed of four lines and 64 stations. An additional seven lines and more than eighty new stations are being constructed, including a direct link to Beijing Capital International Airport. In the airport itself, eleven unmanned trains, each transporting a maximum of 83 passengers, will expedite the movement of people throughout the new terminal building. Most of them are scheduled to operate from June 30, 2008, one month before the beginning of the games. In January 2007, the BOCOG announced that the Metro cars will be fitted with video screens showing the latest news and events during the games. Additionally, cellphone signals would be made available, so that people can use their communication devices in the metro stations or underground. According to the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, a new five-level emergency alert system for extreme weather and security threats will be implemented in the airport. This system is designed to ensure smooth and safe transportation for the estimated three million domestic and overseas visitors who will flock to Beijing for the games in August 2008. On the ground, Beijing is set to designate thirty-eight official public transit routes that will link the Olympic venues. During the games, 2,500 large-size buses and 4,500 minibuses will be operated by a total of 8,000 drivers to transport people across various venues. Prior to the games, public transport will be optimized in order to reduce the existing 110 overlapping routes. Smoking is banned in the 66,000 cabs, the violation of which would lead to a fine of 100 to 200 yuan (13 to 26 USD). Beijing authorities are thus trying to make the event a non-smoking event.

New Venues in Beijing

1.National Stadium

2.National Aquatics Center

3.National Indoor Stadium

4.Beijing Shooting Range Hall

5.Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium

6.Laoshan Velodrome

7.Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park

8.China Agricultural University Gymnasium

9.Peking University Gymnasium

10.Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium

11.Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium

12.Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court

Existing Venues in Beijing

13.Olympic Sports Center Stadium

14.Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium

15.Beijing Workers' Stadium

16.Beijing Workers' Gymnasium

17.Capital Indoor Stadium

18.Fengtai Sports Center Softball Field

19.Yingdong Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Center

20.Laoshan Mountain Bike Course

21.Beijing Shooting Range CTF

22.Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium

23.Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium

Temporary Venues in Beijing

24.Fencing Hall of National Convention Center

25.Beijing Olympic Green Hockey Stadium

26.Beijing Olympic Green Archery Field

27.Beijing Wukesong Sports Center Baseball Field

28.Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground

29.Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) Venue

30.Triathlon Venue 31.Road Cycling Course