[ { "DataSN": "7552438", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=F55C0CBAC8C54EC4", "title": "What is a Changeable Message Sign (CMS)? How does it produce the traffic information it displays?", "Content": "Installed at the side or overhead of a road, a Changeable Message Sign (CMS) provides traffic information, educative information on government policies or other related messages released by relevant administrative units through communication and transmission networks. Numerous CMSs have been installed on Taipei City’s roads to offer traffic information, such as the messages of smooth traffic, heavy traffic, traffic jam, etc. All of the traffic information is obtained by calculating the traffic flow data collected by vehicle detectors installed on roads.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551959", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=80D19D3A261220E4", "title": "How do I inquire locations where the Taipei City Government has designated as “No Parking” zones?", "Content": "Please visit Traffic Engineering Office’s Geographic Information System(GIS) at http://163.29.251.188/taipei/ to look up where the City’s “No Parking” zones are.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551960", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=4055EF52F7BC421E", "title": "Which authority do I notify of traffic signal failures?", "Content": "Please report it by calling the 1999 Citizen Hotline. The call center will notify the Traffic Engineering Office to perform maintenance.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551962", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=E48C7D67A993224A", "title": "What are the “No Parking” hours on roadside red and yellow lines?", "Content": "1. According to Article 168 of the Traffic Signals Markings Installation Regulations, parking on yellow lines is prohibited from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm daily. There would be a sign or a public bulletin if the “No Parking” hours are extended or shortened. Also, according to Article 169 of the same legal basis, parking is prohibited throughout the day along red lines. Furthermore, there would be a sign or a public bulletin if the “No Parking” hours are shortened. 2. In other words, parking is prohibited along red lines throughout the day. Parking on yellow lines is permitted from 8:00 pm – 7:00 am.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551963", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=DAF1F5E61F2AFD2B", "title": "The red and yellow lines are drawn on the surface of the asphalt at the outer edge of the manhole. Is parking allowed on the surface area of the manhole inside the red lines?", "Content": "According to Articles 168 and 169 of the Traffic Signals Markings Installation Regulations: “Lines where parking is prohibited (including temporary parking) are used to indicate road sections where parking (including temporary parking) is strictly prohibited.” Therefore, “No-parking” (including temporary parking) road sections are traffic-controlled areas, and shouldn’t be defined by spaces surrounding both sides of the “No Parking” (including temporary parking) zone. The Ministry of Transportation and Communication has also clearly stated in its governmental bulletin, 0940006793, on the scope of “No Parking” (including temporary parking) zone. Parking (including temporary parking) is prohibited on areas surrounding both sides of the “No Parking” lines.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551964", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=867C2E81971141CB", "title": "Where do I acquire a copy of Taipei City’s downtown bike lane map?", "Content": "The maps are available at a number of bicycle retailers, including Giant, Merida, KHS Bikes, and riverside bike rental booths. Cyclists can also stop by the Traffic Engineering Office (located on the 7th floor of No. 300, Songde Road, Taipei City) to acquire a map.You can also visit the Office’s website (http://www.bote.taipei.gov.tw) to download a copy of the map.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551965", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=CDB73EAE5A0E48C7", "title": "Is parking during summer breaks by the public notices along the yellow lines surrounding school campuses allowed?", "Content": "School activity days and other events are known to be organized on campuses during summer breaks. Also, summer activity schedules vary from school to school. Please consult the school’s actual activity calendar first.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551966", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=21AA9BB2BAA417C1", "title": "I look up information about “Areas where parking is permitted along yellow lines on holidays” on Traffic Engineering Office’s website. If no locations are shown on the page, and there are no warning public notices available on site, is parking therefore allowed along yellow lines on holidays?", "Content": "If no signs are set up along yellow lines with any specific reminders, parking is prohibited from 7:00am – 8:00 pm daily (including holidays).", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551967", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=0CABD11C58CC03B2", "title": "The school campuses are marked with yellow lines all around. Public notices are erected near the school that says, “Parking on yellow lines is allowed during hours when classes are suspended.” In that case, is parking on the yellow line on the opposite side illegal?", "Content": "1. Signs that say “parent pickup areas” are installed on both sides of the yellow lines. Arrows on the signs indicate controlled areas covered by yellow lines. 2. For yellow-lined road sections without particular signs, parking is prohibited from 7:00am – 8:00 pm daily (including holidays).", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551968", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=090B7A438B2623D7", "title": "What is the reason that the yellow lines on different road sections are assigned various “No Parking” hours? What are the criteria?", "Content": "1. If no particular signs are installed, parking is prohibited on yellow-lined road sections from 7:00am – 8:00 pm daily (including holidays).2. Considering the unique traffic conditions of all road sections, roadside constructions and land use, available parking hours would be specified on signs – providing that such parking arrangement would not cause traffic problems, while ensuring traffic safety.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551969", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=F93E996D8D2ADB5D", "title": "Do I have to press very hard on the pedestrian crossing button at road intersection for crossing the intersection? How does it work and what is it used for?", "Content": "“Pedestrian crossing buttons” are installed at intersections where the blinking signal lights are set up. After pressing the button, the blinking signal lights will switch to a tricolor light mode(red, yellow and green) to ensure safe pedestrian crossing.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551970", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=1F8D6B2941EEAA75", "title": "When will the City complete the installation of buzzers at traffic intersections for visually impaired travelers? Where can I look up information on road sections that have been installed with the buzzers?", "Content": "The installation of “audible signals” is administered in locations recommended by the visually impaired community and interest groups representing the visually impaired. The signals are not installed at all intersections. Thus far, the signals have been set up at 112 intersections, based on suggestions by the City’s social welfare groups representing the visually impaired. Please log on to Traffic Engineering Office’s website at https://www.bote.gov.taipei/.(Chinese)", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551971", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=15806ADE02A168D3", "title": "Are color pavements on bike lanes non-slip?", "Content": "The color pavements on bike lanes are purposed to highlight different traveling spaces for the benefit of pedestrians and bicyclists. The surface of the pavements is covered with a layer of skid-proof, wear-proof EPOXY, and sprayed with silicon sand to form a skid-proof, hard surface.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" }, { "DataSN": "7551973", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.dot.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A6C170F4FDC6DC5C&s=F1F0A643B8BD1353", "title": "What’s the significance of color pavements on the bike lanes?", "Content": "The color pavement consists of two colors: green and red. The green pavement indicates “bicycling space” for cyclists exclusively. The red pavement stands for the “pedestrian first” warning track; it’s set up by the bus pull-in area, taxi waiting station, and cargo unloading zones. When cycling by the red pavement area, bicyclists should stop and allow pedestrians the right-of-way.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office" } ]