Department of Transportation

In order to promote more orderly parking habits, create a tidier landscape, improve pedestrian walking space, and maintain pedestrian safety, we have been working on the "No Motorbikes on Arcades and Sidewalks" Program. Since 1999, we have focused particularly on areas around schools, parks, mass transportation facilities, and large public buildings. We evaluated the demand for parking and the feasibility of having planned parking squares for motorbikes, and then gradually implemented motorbike parking restrictions. From 2007, we worked on leveling arcades in the areas around Shilin Night Market and the Ximen Business Circle, at places far away from MRT exits and surrounding side-walks. Roads not in the process of construction were included in the scheme, in the hope of converting business circles into accessible sidewalks and arcades, thereby creating an aesthetically-pleasing, safe and accessible pedestrian space. By the end of September 2011, we had measured 584 roads, with a total length of 484.62km. In a number of public opinion surveys, the satisfaction rate exceeded 70%. In November 2005, the Taipei City Government, CtiTV, and China Times cosponsored "100% Falling in Love with Taipei". In the Top 10 selection, the Measuring Project came in at number 5, a public work that made Taipei citizens proud, with overwhelming support from the majority of citizens. Building on past results, we will continue further evaluation of demand and supply in the area of motorbike parking. Once conditions are met, we will implement motorbike parking controls to connect incomplete roads and areas, in the hope of building a better space for school children and pedestrians, and create orderly parking conditions. All information regarding measures taken to reduce motorbike numbers from arcades and sidewalks (including when the steps will be implemented) will be available here. The policy will give rise to highly improved motorbike parking conditions as well as enhancing pedestrian safety.

2011-10-07