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Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has significantly advanced the construction of a strong transportation nation in China, with over 90% completion of the main framework of the national comprehensive transportation network [3][6]. Infrastructure Development - The railway operating mileage is expected to reach 162,000 kilometers by the end of 2024, an increase of approximately 16,000 kilometers from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [3]. - The total length of highways will reach 5.49 million kilometers, increasing by about 290,000 kilometers [3]. - The navigable length of high-grade waterways will reach 17,600 kilometers, an increase of 1,600 kilometers [3]. - The number of port berths for vessels over 10,000 tons will increase to 2,971, up by 379 [3]. - The number of certified civil aviation transport airports will reach 263, an increase of 22 [3]. Transportation Usage - An average of approximately 180 million people travel across regions daily, transporting 160 million tons of goods and collecting 478 million express parcels [4]. - High-speed rail and civil aviation have become the preferred modes of rapid transportation, with high-speed train passenger volume reaching 3.272 billion, accounting for 75.9% of total railway passenger volume [7]. - Daily civil aviation services cater to 2 million passengers, with 40 airports handling over 10 million passengers annually [7]. Cost Savings - In 2024, logistics costs are expected to save over 400 billion yuan, with transportation costs reduced by approximately 280 billion yuan [5]. Rural Infrastructure - By the end of 2024, rural road mileage will reach 4.64 million kilometers, ensuring all approximately 30,000 townships and over 500,000 administrative villages have access to paved roads [11]. Commuting and Daily Travel - Daily commuting is supported by approximately 100 million people using urban rail transit, 100 million using buses, and 100 million using taxis or ride-hailing services [10]. - Self-driving has become the mainstream mode of inter-regional travel, with about 130 million people choosing this method daily, accounting for over 70% of inter-regional mobility [9]. Express Delivery - China has maintained the world's largest express delivery network, with an average of over 500 million parcels collected daily, reflecting efficient resource allocation [14].