The city is taking various measures to control traffic in preparation for the winter snow.
Beijing's traffic failed to pass the test of the first winter snow fall last Friday. Heavy congestion caused by a light snow is remembered by local residents as "the most serious traffic jam caused by snow in the city's history."
The Municipal Meteorological Bureau's forecast said that there are larger snowfalls ahead.
Tuesday's Beijing Morning Post reported that public transportation companies, traffic control stations, hospitals and urban management departments are ready to give all their efforts. Tire chains, heel stays and antifreeze have been prepared for emergency rescue workers.
Beijing will guarantee the normal operation of the Capital Airport. Some taxi companies have persuaded their drivers not to refuse taking passengers. The Capital Automobile Group Co. asked 500 taxies to serve passengers to and from the Capital Airport.
(Xinhua News Agency December 12, 2001)
