Department of Transportation

The Traffic Engineering Office of Taipei City Government has set up a bicycle path at Daye Rd. and Tianxinzi Park measuring 1 km in length to join up the existing bicycle paths on Daye Rd. and Guizikeng River, and also connecting to the MRT Beitou Station and the Guandu Park. It is an urban bicycle path combined with recreational function which is less commonly seen from the Traffic Engineering Office in recent years.
With the inauguration of the bicycle path, bicycle riders alighting at MRT Beitou Station can now ride through Ln. 452 of Daye Rd. to connect to Daye Rd., and then head north to enter the Tianxinzi Park bicycle path. The Park features mountain cherry blossoms and there are also benches along the path, so riders can rest in the park and enjoy the beauty of the bright mountain cherry blossoms that bloom in the spring time. The west side of Tianxinzi Park leads to the Guizikeng River. Riding along Guizikeng River, you can enjoy the view of the Guandu Plain; on both sides are agricultural farmlands which are not common in Taipei City now. Head south and you will reach the Keelung River riverside bicycle path, then head west again to arrive at Guandu Park and the Waterfowl Protection Area which are rich in natural, ecological resources. By connecting these bicycle routes together, you can easily plan a 1-day ecological bike tour!
The Traffic Engineering Office stated that the construction work began on the 10th of August 2012 and was completed on the 30th of December. The bicycle path measures 1 km in total length, and was planned according to the various road types and widths, with two types being pedestrians and bicycle separated or shared path; the bicycle only path has a width of 2.5 m and the pedestrian and bicycle shared path has a width of 3.8 m. Also, the tree lawns along the two sides of the bicycle path is planted with mountain cherry blossoms, Flame gold-rain trees, Chinaberry and other matching arbor to beautify the surrounding environment. Benches have also been placed in the park along the bicycle path to provide resting spaces.
The Traffic Engineering Office continues to actively expand the bicycle path network, improving cycling space and construct a convenient and safe bike riding environment for residents and tourists alike.

2013-02-18