Lei Xiu, 27, another commuter living in the Mentougou district, said she has already noticed traffic increasing in recent days.

Lei said she worries this week the traffic will become worse because many parents will be taking their children to school for the new semester.

"This month, I plan to get up early every working day to avoid the traffic peak,"Liu said.

Questions:

1. What will Beijing’s traffic authorities use to tackle heavy September traffic?

2. How high is the traffic congestion index expected to reach?

3. Last September, one what day did the city reach its peak road congestion of 9.8?

Answers:

1. Helicopters and motorcycles.

2. 8.5.

3. September 25.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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