Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

On January 21, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior hosted the award ceremony and seminar for the 2024 Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Accessibility Evaluation Program and the Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program at the International Conference Hall of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Institute of Transportation Building. Deputy Secretary-General Wang Yu-fen led relevant personnel from the Public Works Department’s New Construction Office and the Transportation Department’s Traffic Engineering Office to attend the event and receive awards. Taipei City distinguished itself by winning top awards in both the Municipality category of the Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Accessibility Evaluation Program and the Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program. The city also secured first-place rankings in the “Policy Evaluation,” “Street Block Evaluation,” and “Road Maintenance” subcategories among all municipalities. Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, delivered a keynote speech titled “People-Oriented Pedestrian Spaces – The Transformation of the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment,” earning recognition from the audience. In addition, community leaders Wu Pei-hsuan of Da’an District’s Daxue Village, Kuo Chung-yi of Beitou District’s Zhenhua Village, and Ciang Mei-chu of Shilin District’s Fulin Village were honored with the People-Oriented Environment Improvement Contribution Award.

Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, emphasized that as the country’s leading city, Taipei is committed to aligning with central policies each year to enhance its roads and pedestrian environment. He extended his gratitude to the Ministry of the Interior and evaluation committee members for their guidance and support over the years, which have driven the city to continuously enhance its policies and implementation efforts. In addition to ongoing efforts to improve road and sidewalk smoothness, create accessible pedestrian spaces, and develop common duct infrastructure, Taipei City is also actively pursuing innovative strategies to enhance overall road quality. Examples include adopting performance-based contracts for road inspection and maintenance, developing a visualized management system for roads and related facilities, and executing a sidewalk net width improvement initiative. With these innovations and smart management practices, Taipei aims to continually improve its road quality, believing that excellence is an ongoing journey with no upper limit.

Chu Hsuan-tung, Chief of the Utilities Conduit Planning Section of the New Construction Office, shared that in addition to ongoing projects such as the Zhongxiao East Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project and the Songlong Road Pedestrian Environment Transformation Project, the office is also aligning with the Taipei Safe Transportation program by the Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government. Adopting a “gradual optimization” approach, priority is given to reviewing, improving, and adjusting road sections near hospitals and schools. Existing marked pedestrian lanes are being upgraded with physical barriers or converted into physical sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety efficiently and cost-effectively. On major roads, indented scooter bays are being introduced as part of a broader shift from improving single road segments to adopting a holistic street block strategy. These initiatives have garnered positive feedback from residents, as well as recognition from the Ministry of the Interior and evaluation committee members. Looking ahead, Taipei aims to further enhance its people-oriented, resilient, and sustainable traffic environment to better serve its citizens.