Will Beijing residents still enjoy the good air quality and low crime rates they did during the Olympic Games, now that the sports gala is over? Online discussions on whether the odd-even number plate-based system for cars should be lifted shows that this has become a concern for residents.

A commentary in the English-language newspaper China Daily says thanks to effective measures during the Games, the city recorded the lowest incidence of criminal cases in eight years, best air quality, the lowest number of fires, vast improvements in public transport, and record numbers of subway passengers. Olympic volunteers and Beijing residents alike were instrumental in the success of the Games. And the government plans to continue involving people in the management of the city, as it strives to improve people's lives.

The paper points out that the successful Beijing Games leaves behind a great legacy for the city. And the experience of hosting such a large-scale event will benefit the city and its people for years to come.