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Local governments hesitant on road safety projects
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications is tackling road safety, with a 5.5% drop in traffic fatalities and a NT$40 billion plan to improve high-risk intersections.2024/08/13 09:54 -
Taiwan’s traffic fatalities fall short of 5% reduction goal
Explore the latest efforts to enhance road safety in Taipei, including the ambitious goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050, discussed at a recent transportation forum. Learn about the strategies to reduce traffic fatalities, pedestrian safety measures, and the new ’Road Safety Mobilization’ website aimed at public engagement and improvement of road conditions.2024/06/25 17:18 -
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan backs new pedestrian safety plan
Discover how Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is enhancing pedestrian safety through a comprehensive plan involving the MOTC and MOI, targeting 799 intersections and 200 schools for improvements by year-end.2024/06/21 15:39 -
DPP candidate Lai Ching-te rallies voters in Taipei
DPP candidate Lai Ching-te campaigned at a traffic intersection in Taipei, echoing President Tsai Ing-wen’s previous bid in the same location. The DPP has launched a nationwide campaign to solicit votes at over 1,000 intersections across Taiwan. Lai has called on citizens to vote for the DPP at 22 municipalities and 817 traffic intersections. He emphasized the importance of having a majority in the legislative yuan to ensure the smooth advancement of Taiwan. Lai and his vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim are positioned as candidates who can continue Tsai Ing-wen’s political course and guide Taiwan forward.2024/01/03 14:21 -
Tech-driven traffic enforcement expands in Taipei City
Taipei City plans to install four more traffic enforcement cameras at intersections starting from January 1, 2024, to maintain traffic order. The new technology will assist in enforcing traffic regulations, including stopping for pedestrians, obeying traffic lights, making proper turns, and following traffic signal directions. Violations captured by the cameras will be penalized under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. Since 2019, Taipei has already installed such cameras in 34 areas, resulting in over a 90% decrease in traffic violations according to the Traffic Division’s data. The introduction of tech-based traffic enforcement aims to reduce violations and ensure smooth traffic flow, with the authorities urging drivers to prioritize traffic safety. These additional installations are expected to contribute to safer road conditions in the city.2023/12/26 20:24 -
Kaohsiung Light Rail spurs new left-turn policy at 10 points
The Transportation Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government has announced that left turns will be permitted at 10 intersections along the route of the Kaohsiung Circular Light Rail. In order to maintain traffic flow and address concerns from drivers, the bureau has reviewed and assessed traffic regulations. To minimize the impact on through traffic, vehicles will be directed to stay to the right about 50 meters upstream from the intersections. Additionally, changes to signal timing and settings on main roads surrounding the light rail, including Dashun Road, Jiangong Road, Dafeng Road, and Dachang Road, will be implemented. These adjustments aim to respond to actual traffic flow and will be fine-tuned as needed.2023/12/18 20:59 -
MOTC to target uncontrolled intersections in traffic safety
Taiwan’s government is ramping up traffic safety measures. With increased fines and a focus on uncontrolled intersections, they aim for zero fatalities.2023/11/07 18:24 -
Tainan rids hook turn regulations for 6-month trial period
The Tainan City Government announced on Friday (Oct. 13) plans to open inner lanes and allow direct left turns to scooters and motorcycle riders at 31 intersections on Zhongzheng Road and Fuqian Road in the West Central District. Starting from Oct. 28, a six-month trial period will take place, during which "hook turn" waiting areas will be retained.2023/10/14 09:05 -
Taiwan proposes nationwide rollout of scramble intersections
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications has ordered local governments to install pedestrian scrambles at intersections nationwide to take new steps toward safer streets.2023/05/13 05:59