Taipei City Government officials on Thursday said they would look into a proposal to use ferries in Neihu District (內湖) to reduce traffic congestion in the area.
Department of Transportation Director Hsieh Ming-hung (謝銘鴻) and Department of Economic Development Director Chen Chun-an (陳俊安) met with Neihu Science Park Development Association representatives after Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) instructed the city government to form a task force to ameliorate traffic congestion around the science park.
Association honorary president Weng Su-hui (翁素蕙) suggested introducing ferries to parts of the science park that are near the Keelung River (基隆河), adding that they could tie into elements of tourism and the city’s marketing.
Photo: Lin Cheng-kun, Taipei Times
Hsieh said the city government had previously researched the feasibility of using ferries in the area, adding that it would conduct a public poll to gauge the willingness of employees in the science park to use the transportation method.
It would also take river conditions into account, Hsieh said.
Asked about the proposal on Friday, Chiang said using ferries might be difficult, as the city would have to consider the tides and dredge waterways.
However, the city would continue to discuss options with corporate representatives on the issue, Chiang said.
During Thursday’s meeting, the transportation department suggested establishing charter bus routes, increasing the number of YouBike stations in the science park and conducting a poll to collect ideas from the public.
Association representatives said the science park lacked parking spaces and regulations for roadside parking, adding that traffic lights in the area were not coordinated.
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