New solution for CBD's traffic nightmare

Underground roadways, lanes for motor scooters, multiple subway terminals - these are several solutions set to ease traffic congestion in Beijing's business center, direct from some of the world's most respected minds from the field of urban planning.

Yesterday, the city unveiled seven proposals from the world's leading design firms, whose task was to renovate the densely populated central business district in the city.

While some proposals focus on low-carbon technology, and others emphasize upward expansion, all address the pressing question of how residents can most efficiently maneuver between crowded streets and skyscrapers.