Vehicles stop at the traffic lights on Lincui Road near the Olympic Village in Beijing, on July 20, 2008. The Chinese capital began on Sunday a two-month-long control of vehicle use to ease traffic pressure and improve air quality for the Olympic Games, set to open in 19 days. From July 20 through Sept. 20, vehicles with even and odd plate numbers run on alternate days in the metropolis, which boasts 3.29 million vehicles. (Xinhua Photo)

(Xinhua News Agency July 21, 2008)