Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

Guided by a people-first principle, the city government continues to implement traffic improvement projects across Taipei. Major intersection upgrades, including the reconstruction of the Gongguan Roundabout at Roosevelt Road and Keelung Road, removal of outdated facilities such as the Heping–Xinsheng pedestrian overpass, and neighborhood pedestrian priority zones all aim to protect pedestrians, improve safety, and enhance overall street environments. Step by step, Taipei is becoming a safer and more intuitive city for all road users.

For seven consecutive years, the Gongguan Roundabout intersection recorded the highest number of traffic accidents in Taipei. National CBI rankings in 2024 also identified this location as having the most severe accidents in Taiwan. The city therefore redesigned the intersection by removing the roundabout and converting it into a standard four-way intersection. Lane arrangements and signal controls now separate traffic flows, making movements simpler and easier to understand. A smaller intersection footprint shortens pedestrian crossing distance and expands walking space. The project opened on September 29, 2025, and early data shows accident numbers dropped by about 44 percent compared with the same period last year.

Safety concerns also surrounded the aging Heping–Xinsheng pedestrian overpass due to insufficient earthquake resistance. Increased pedestrian crossings at street level reduced usage of the bridge, while bridge columns also blocked drivers’ views of pedestrians and cyclists. The city removed the overpass on November 24, 2024. Accident statistics over the following eleven months show right-turn injury accidents decreased from ten cases to two, an improvement of about 80 percent.

Taipei also introduced Taiwan’s first Pedestrian Priority Zone in Xinyi District in December 2024. Nine such zones have now been completed. Speed humps and signage limit vehicle speeds to 20 km/h, and honking at pedestrians is prohibited. Pavement markings, colored road surfaces, and improved entrances reinforce pedestrian priority. People can walk across the full width of streets, while vehicles must always yield. Lower speeds and reduced through traffic help create safer neighborhood spaces centered on pedestrians.

Building a people-friendly transportation system requires continuous effort rather than a single project. The city government will keep improving road safety and convenience while taking concrete steps toward a safer and more livable Taipei.