佛山交通集团坦承，佛山与广州确实存在公交优惠方案上的差异，但并非没有优惠。持广佛通在广州市 内坐公交，能享受和广州羊城通一样的票价优惠。 广佛通却只在佛山有优惠，在广州没有优惠？日前，有市民在公开问政平台反映，岭南通·广佛通，顾 名思义是优惠佛山及广州两地交通，但实际上仅在佛山市内交通有优惠，而广佛通在广州市内交通却没 有优惠，认为"有点误导"。 其建议，"广佛通"改名为"佛山通"，同时可以新开系列卡"广佛通"，新卡让佛山与广州两地享受共同的 交通优惠价。 佛山市交通投资集团有限公司（以下简称"佛山交通集团"）9月2日答复了相关建议，认为维持广佛通现 有命名体系为宜，并对优惠不统一事项进行了说明。 据佛山交投说法，广州市现行公共交通票价优惠办法为，普通乘客在一个自然月内，坐广州的地铁、公 交，累计实际花费的票款在80元到200元之间的部分，可以享受8折优惠；超过200元的部分，可以享受5 折优惠。此优惠政策适用于广州市交通运输局统一管理的有编码的公交线路（便民车、定制公交这些特 殊线路不算）、广州市内的地铁线路（包括广佛线和七号线西延段）、有轨电车、APM线，以及广州 市港务局管理的有编码的水上巴士线路。 同 ...

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Chenxiang Bridge, a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Guangzhou and Foshan, has faced significant delays, with planning and environmental assessments extending over 18 years, raising concerns about the pace of urban integration in the region [1][2][9]. Group 1: Project Background - The Chenxiang Bridge is part of a broader initiative to facilitate urban integration between Guangzhou and Foshan, which has been a focus since the early 2000s [6][7]. - The bridge is intended to connect key areas in both cities, enhancing transportation and economic interactions, particularly for the densely populated Jinsha Island area [3][8]. Group 2: Current Status and Challenges - As of 2024, the project has not yet commenced construction, despite plans for it to start in January 2025 and be completed by December 2028 [4][11]. - The project has been stalled due to complex issues related to environmental protection, public opposition, and the need for extensive planning and coordination between the two cities [9][10][12]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Impact - Local residents express frustration over the prolonged delays, highlighting ongoing traffic congestion and the inadequacy of existing transportation infrastructure [5][6]. - The population in the Jinsha area has grown to nearly 400,000, intensifying the demand for improved transportation links [8][14]. Group 4: Future Prospects - Experts suggest that the successful construction of the Chenxiang Bridge is crucial for the future development of the Guangzhou-Foshan metropolitan area, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts between the two cities to overcome bureaucratic hurdles [12][13][14]. - The bridge is seen as a vital component in achieving the broader goals of urban integration and economic development in the region, with potential benefits for local residents and businesses [8][14].

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Shenxiang Bridge has faced repeated delays, raising concerns about the fulfillment of commitments and the implications for regional development in the Guangzhou-Foshan area [1] Infrastructure Development - The Shenxiang Bridge's construction challenges reflect deeper contradictions in regional collaborative development, particularly as the year marks the conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the Guangzhou-Foshan area, which aims for a GDP of approximately 5 trillion yuan [1] - Infrastructure connectivity is deemed essential for achieving the goal of half-hour access within the core urban areas and one-hour access across the entire region [1] Government Credibility - Delaying cross-city projects due to short-term financial considerations could undermine government credibility and hinder the progress of the Guangzhou-Foshan integration [1] Urbanization Trends - The era of urban agglomeration has arrived, with recent central government meetings emphasizing the need to enhance cities' capacity for population and economic development through modern urban clusters and metropolitan areas [1] - The inclusion of Foshan into the Guangzhou metropolitan area in 2023 signifies a new phase of integrated development between the two cities [1] Future Directions - The Guangzhou and Foshan governments need to reassess the contemporary challenges of urban integration, with a focus on transportation as a priority for future development [1]