Traffic Signal and Road Safety Enhancements in Kaohsiung
1. Replacement of Traffic Signal Controllers
To ensure the reliable operation of traffic signals, enhance traffic flow management, and improve timing precision, outdated and vulnerable signaling equipment and infrastructure were replaced. In 2021, signal controllers at 100 intersections were upgraded.
2. Enhancement of Signal Repair Efficiency
To minimize signal failures and maintain optimal equipment functionality, the Kaohsiung City Government (KHCG) implemented several measures:
A 24-hour signal failure reporting hotline (2299804) was established.
Professional contractors were engaged to provide emergency repairs for damaged equipment.
Dedicated maintenance and management teams were deployed to conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and emergency responses for traffic signals and roadside traffic control devices in urban areas.
During the first half of 2021, an average of 1,267 service requests—including signal hardware and software malfunctions and other traffic facility issues—were processed each month. The average restoration time was 88.5 minutes, successfully meeting the target of a four-hour repair timeframe.
3. Traffic Signs
To enhance the visibility and effectiveness of traffic signs in regulating, warning, and guiding road users—particularly in narrow alleys, winding roads, and low-visibility intersections—the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City (TBKC) continuously installs and replaces traffic signs, reflective mirrors, and guidance facilities. As of August 2021:
Reflective mirrors were installed or replaced at 1,268 locations.
Traffic signs were installed or replaced at 2,886 locations.
4. Road Markings
To ensure clear and effective road markings that guide drivers safely, the city completed the installation of 83,900 m² of hot-mix reflective road markings by the end of August 2021. These markings enhance traffic clarity and visibility at major roads and intersections, improving overall road safety.
