A modern comprehensive transport system will be in place by 2035 to substantially improve public satisfaction levels and better support national modernization, according to an outline released by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Wednesday.

The system will be safe, convenient, efficient, green and economical, featuring world-class facilities, technologies, management and services, said the outline.

It will connect major cities across the country and cover counties. By 2035, the National 1-2-3 Travel Circle and the Global 1-2-3 Logistics Circle will take initial shape, providing convenient combined transport of passengers, and economical and efficient multimodal transport of goods.

The National 1-2-3 Travel Circle refers to one-hour commute time in cities, two hours' travel time within city clusters, and three hours to travel between major domestic cities.

The Global 1-2-3 Logistics Circle means one-day delivery to destinations within China, two-day delivery to neighboring countries, and three-day delivery to major global cities, according to the outline.

Innovation and technology will play a key role in achieving this goal by 2035, with the government promoting the digitization and networking of transportation infrastructure, improving the level of smart transportation development and coordinating development and safety. 

The paper also said authorities will focus on accelerating green and low-carbon development, peaking carbon emissions in the transportation sector as soon as possible, and paying attention to the restoration of ecological environment, to take into account the environmental impacts of the construction of the transport system. 

(With input from Xinhua)