China is making significant strides in improving transport safety in its rural areas, according to a recent white paper released by the State Council Information Office titled \"China's Rural Roads in the New Era.\"
The white paper highlights that substantial upgrades to rural transport infrastructure have been undertaken, focusing on identifying and eliminating safety hazards. These efforts have led to strengthened transport safety management, resulting in more consistent and enhanced safety standards across the countryside.
One of the key aspects of these improvements is the rigorous assessment of highways and bridges. Highways are evaluated based on the China's Highway Performance Assessment Standard, which categorizes technical conditions into five levels: premier, good, medium, inferior, and substandard. Similarly, bridges are rated from Grade I to Grade V under the China's National Standards for Technical Condition Evaluation of Highway Bridges, with Grade IV and V bridges identified as dangerous.
By addressing these critical areas, China aims to ensure better emergency response capabilities for rural transport, ultimately fostering safer and more reliable transportation networks. These initiatives not only enhance daily travel for rural residents but also support economic growth by facilitating smoother movement of goods and services.
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