Core Insights - The report from the China Urban Planning and Design Institute outlines the commuting landscape in major Chinese cities, highlighting improvements in commuting efficiency and convenience due to the expansion of urban transportation networks [1][4]. Commuting Efficiency - The average proportion of commuters in major cities who can reach their destinations within 45 minutes is 77%, an increase of 1 percentage point since 2020 [4][5]. - Approximately 1 billion people use rail transit daily, with an equal number using buses and taxis, showcasing the robust urban transportation system [2][4]. Urban Transportation Development - China's urban rail transit network spans about 11,000 kilometers, the largest in the world, with bus routes totaling 1.75 million kilometers [4]. - From 2020 to 2024, 3,700 kilometers of new rail lines are expected to be added in major cities, with cities like Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Qingdao each adding over 100 kilometers [4]. Commuting Patterns - Nearly 400 million people commute across city borders daily in 22 major cities, with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area showing the strongest intercity commuting connections [6][7]. - The majority of intercity commuting (64%) occurs between the outskirts of different cities, with an average commuting distance of nearly 25 kilometers [7][8]. Commuting Happiness - Over 52% of urban residents achieve "happy commuting," defined as commuting within 5 kilometers of their workplace [9]. - The average commuting distance for super-large cities is 4.5 kilometers, while for large cities, it is 3.9 kilometers, indicating a trend towards better work-life balance [9][10]. Urban Planning Recommendations - To enhance commuting efficiency, urban planners are encouraged to develop employment and living spaces along major transportation corridors, thereby reducing commuting distances and improving overall quality of life [10].