Taoyuan's Back Station Gets Pedestrian-Friendly Roads for Safer Walking

Taoyuan City is transforming the area around its main train station into a pedestrian-first zone. The "Taoyuan District Human-Based Demonstration Road - Taoyuan Train Station Back Area Road Multi-Objective Improvement Project" aims to tackle chaotic traffic and improve pedestrian safety.

The project covers over 2 kilometers of roads, including Dalin, Jianguo, Kunming, and Yanping roads. It adds 974 meters of physical sidewalks and 1201 meters of marked sidewalks, creating safer routes for students, the elderly, and commuters. Recognizing the area's dense commercial activity and parking needs, the project narrows excessively wide shoulders and adjusts lane configurations. It also introduces "parking bays" to expand pedestrian space while still accommodating residents' and businesses' parking demands.

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The project's primary focus is to create a human-centered, friendly environment and connect the pedestrian network.

Key intersections, such as Yanping and Dalin roads, now feature a "three-heart circular design." This design guides vehicles to turn more closely to the curb, forcing them to slow down. The city hopes this will reduce blind spots for large vehicles and lower accident risks. The project has already earned a "Special Award" in the "2026 Road Improvement Evaluation Activity" by the Ministry of the Interior's Urban and Rural Development Administration. Taoyuan plans to replicate this success in other locations, adhering to a "pedestrian first" philosophy.

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The project has already received a special award and will continue to uphold the 'pedestrian priority' concept, promoting successful experiences to more road sections.