Temporary market offers humane solution for sharing space between road users and small traders in Chaisang, Eastern China

Chaisang District in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, Eastern China, has implemented a smart solution to address the classic conflict between street vendors and morning commuters by launching a flexible temporary market system. Under this system, traders can use specific roadside areas from 6:00 to 8:00 without any fees, while roads remain unobstructed for regular traffic during peak hours. This temporary market practice offers a pragmatic model for modern urban governance by applying a time-sharing approach to meet the needs of all citizens efficiently and humanely.