The traffic volume in Taipei City is huge, and the Taipei City Government estimates that 720,000 commuters from other counties and cities enter Taipei City for work every day.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

[Reporter Yang Xinhui/Taipei Report] The traffic volume in Taipei City is huge. The Taipei City Government estimates that 720,000 commuters from other counties and cities enter the city every day. The Municipal Council decided that it would take 3 years to allocate 357 million yuan to set up smart signs for 29 congested road sections in Taipei City to improve the efficiency of sign operations. It is estimated that 5 to 8% of the travel time of passers-by can be saved by the 5 major road sections including Pingping Road, Ren'ai Road, and Minquan Road.

The traffic jam problem in Taipei City is difficult to solve, especially the traffic congestion in the Neihu Science and Technology Park has been serious for a long time. After taking office, Jiang Wanan went to the Department of Internal Medicine to inspect the traffic. He initially planned to launch the Taipei MRT morning and evening bird tickets to provide a 40% discount and increase the number of bus trips. February 14 From today, the commuter bus on line 9 will add 12 more trips during morning peak hours, and a new route will be opened in March to encourage people to take more public transportation to ease the flow of commuters and commuters.

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The Taipei Municipal Transportation Bureau reported the traffic congestion response plan at the municipal meeting this morning, including the two major improvement aspects of traffic reduction and road efficiency optimization. flow.

The Taipei City Transportation Bureau stated that it has identified 29 road sections that are prone to traffic congestion and people often complain about, and will install a smart signal system within 3 years. In addition, it will optimize the existing CMS system and remind passers-by in advance through smart signs. In addition, the publicity of the diversion will be strengthened through the police radio station to alleviate the traffic jam problem.

Jiang Wan'an made a decision this morning, and will allocate 357 million yuan from this year to 2025, and expand the installation of smart signs on roads prone to congestion. This year, five major road sections will be completed first, including Gangqian Road (Ruiguang to Neihu) and six sections of Minquan East Road (From Chenggong to the top of the embankment), Jianguoping (from Minquan to Civic), Renai (from Yixian to Fuxing), and Minquan (from Zhongshan to Yanping), it is estimated that 5 to 8% of the travel time of passers-by can be saved.