Department of Transportation

The Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office (hereinafter referred to as the Traffic Engineering Office) has explained that traffic lights are programmed to accommodate traffic flow and pedestrian safety, coordinating signal timing between intersections and often requiring longer green lights at major intersections, which in turn results in longer red lights. To reduce the time motorcyclists and pedestrians are exposed to the summer heat, the Taipei City Traffic Control Engineering Office (TCEO) has reviewed and shortened red light times at 740 intersections from July 1 to the end of August 2024.

According to data from the Central Weather Administration, July and August have the highest average temperatures, often exceeding 30°C. To reduce waiting times at red lights and exposure to the sun, the Traffic Engineering Office has adjusted the signal timing during off-peak hours (9:00 to 16:30) at 740 intersections of major and secondary roads, as well as around schools, including "Lane 107, Tianmu East Road," reducing the average red light duration by 21 seconds.

The Traffic Engineering Office will continue to monitor traffic flow and intersection coordination after reducing red light times and will adjust the timing of traffic lights as needed based on public feedback.

2024-06-13