Miaoli Candidate Pledges People-Oriented Transport, Safer School Routes

Chen Pin-an, an independent candidate for Miaoli County Magistrate, has publicly committed to transforming the region's transportation system by signing the "2026 County Mayor Candidate Transportation Improvement White Paper." This initiative, spearheaded by the Next Generation People-Oriented Transportation Promotion Association, calls on candidates to pledge support for five key demands, including the comprehensive construction of physical sidewalks and safe school commuting routes.

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Miaoli is different from the six special municipalities. Miaoli's problem is not just traffic jams; more importantly, many areas lack sufficient transportation options.

As a mother of two, Chen emphasized her understanding of parental concerns regarding traffic safety. She noted that Miaoli faces unique challenges beyond mere traffic congestion, particularly a lack of viable transportation choices in many areas. Chen pointed out that even where public bus routes exist, they often do not align with the needs of residents, such as enabling timely arrival at school or facilitating elderly access to medical appointments, which can consume half a day.

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Especially in rural areas, the existence of bus routes does not mean they are truly convenient. Even if the bus schedule is released, it does not mean children can catch it to get to school. Some elders spend half a day just to go out for a doctor's appointment. These are all issues that the county government must face squarely.

Chen pledged to actively seek more public transportation resources and to assess the specific needs of students, the elderly, and residents in rural areas. Her plan involves integrating services like "happiness buses" and shuttle transport, alongside other locally relevant models, to ensure public transit is not just available but genuinely usable and effective. She believes that robust transportation infrastructure and policies are crucial for significantly improving the quality of life for county residents.

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In the future, in addition to continuing to strive for public transportation resources, I will also inventory the actual needs of rural students, the elderly, and residents, including integrating happiness buses, shuttle transport, and more service models that meet local needs, so that public transportation is not just 'available' but truly 'useful'.

Beyond public transit, Chen's commitments extend to improving the commuting environment around schools, enhancing bus stop facilities, and ensuring accessibility through better barrier-free infrastructure. She thanked the association for their concrete suggestions and the public for their continued oversight, vowing to translate these promises into tangible actions to make Miaoli a safer, more livable city for future generations.

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I believe that good transportation construction and policies can greatly improve the quality of life for county residents. In addition to public transportation, we must also gradually improve the commuting environment around schools, bus waiting spaces, barrier-free facilities, etc., so that everyone can use them more safely and with peace of mind.