Pingtung traffic safety advocate Cheng Ta-wei wins Ministry of Transportation award

Cheng Ta-wei, a key figure in Pingtung County's traffic safety initiatives, has been honored with the Ministry of Transportation's prestigious "Individual Contribution Award." This recognition highlights his significant role in driving the digital transformation of traffic safety measures within the county. Cheng, who leads the Pingtung County Police Bureau's traffic division, is noted for his deep engagement with data governance and inter-agency coordination.

Under Cheng's guidance, the Pingtung County Police Bureau achieved a dual success, securing the "Road Traffic Safety Accident Data Application Platform" and the "Kenting Street Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project" awards. These accolades underscore the bureau's innovative approach to road safety and its practical application of data analysis to enhance the local transportation network.

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This honor belongs to the entire county government team!

The "Individual Contribution Award" is highly competitive, and Cheng's selection is attributed to his success in integrating technological data into traditional policing methods. With strong support from Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi and access to cross-departmental resources, Cheng pioneered the implementation of a data governance system. This system not only precisely analyzes accident hotspots but also facilitates proactive collaboration with county government departments like Public Works and Urban Development for road engineering improvements.

Notable projects resulting from Cheng's coordination include the well-received renovations of the Chaozhou Jianji and Guangchun roundabouts, as well as the nationally recognized improvement of the Kenting Street pedestrian environment, which balances tourism needs with traffic safety. Cheng stated, "This honor belongs to the entire county government team!" He credited Magistrate Chou Chun-mi for prioritizing public traffic safety and providing unwavering support to the police bureau. The team plans to further enhance the application of data technology and smart management to precisely prevent traffic accidents and create a safer, higher-quality road network in Pingtung.

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Magistrate Chou Chun-mi has always regarded the public's traffic safety as the top priority of her administration, giving the police bureau the strongest backing.