【Kaohsiung News】
To enhance the safety and quality of the community pedestrian environment, the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government held the “Workshop and Briefing Session on the Pedestrian-Friendly Zone in Wenbei Village, Lujhu District” on June 27. Through civic participation, local residents, the village chief, schools, and relevant agencies were invited to jointly review community traffic issues, consolidate local opinions, and work together to plan a pedestrian-friendly environment that meets local needs.
The event built on the outcomes of the first workshop held on April 18. In response to issues of concern to residents, including excessive vehicle speeds, limited sight distance at intersections, and insufficient pedestrian space, the planning team proposed preliminary improvement measures. Through today’s planning briefing, on-site survey, and in-depth exchanges, consensus among residents has gradually taken shape. Follow-up work will proceed with substantive planning and design for measures such as adding speed tables, expanding intersection corners, setting back pedestrian crossings, and integrating parking lanes with sidewalks.
To embed traffic safety awareness at the community level, this event also included the “Hand in Hand, Step Safely Forward” parent-child experiential workshop at Tsai Wen Elementary School. Through traffic safety education and scenario-based challenge games, students were guided to learn pedestrian safety concepts. The activity not only helped children establish proper road-use habits from an early age, but also encouraged students and parents to jointly pay attention to improvements in the community traffic environment.
The Transportation Bureau stated that the City Government will continue to promote the Pedestrian-Friendly Zone Program, with civic participation at its core and local needs incorporated into planning. By working with residents, the City Government aims to create safe, livable, and sustainable street spaces, making Kaohsiung a more pedestrian-friendly city.
