Taichung Installs 340 Cameras to Monitor Traffic and Emergencies

Taichung City's Traffic Bureau has deployed 340 cameras across the city's major intersections and main roads to enhance traffic monitoring and management. This technological initiative aims to compensate for limitations in police personnel and address the increasingly complex traffic conditions in the sprawling metropolis.

The Traffic Control Center operates continuously, with standard shifts from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. During typhoons, major disasters, or other emergencies, the center escalates to a 24-hour, three-shift operation to ensure uninterrupted traffic information flow. This system allows for real-time monitoring and prompt responses to developing situations.

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The 340 cameras not only 'report' traffic conditions but can also rapidly monitor, report, and respond to sudden events such as road construction, heavy rain and flooding, typhoons, or earthquakes.

Beyond simply reporting traffic flow, the cameras are crucial for monitoring various incidents. These include road construction, heavy rainfall causing flooding, typhoon impacts, and seismic events. The Traffic Bureau can swiftly monitor, report, and respond to these emergencies. During severe weather events like heavy rain or typhoons, the control center not only monitors road conditions but also syncs with the "Taichung Water Situation" app and website to track water levels at pumping stations and drainage facilities.

Director-General of the Traffic Bureau, Yeh Chao-fu, emphasized the center's role in providing timely information on flooded areas, road closures, and detours. This integrated approach uses technology to maintain public safety and ensure smoother transportation within the city, especially during challenging weather or unforeseen events.

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During heavy rain or typhoons, the control center not only monitors road traffic conditions but also synchronizes with the 'Taichung Water Situation' APP and website information, monitoring whether pumping stations and drainage facilities have reached alert levels, and issuing real-time information on flooded areas, road closures, and detours.