Kaohsiung Light Rail's 3 Transfer Points to Get Sunshade Facilities, Expected Completion Mid-June
Kaohsiung City is installing temporary sunshade facilities at three light rail transfer points to provide a more comfortable and cooler space for passengers during hot summer months. The facilities are expected to be completed by mid-June.
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Kaohsiung City's Mass Rapid Transit Bureau is promoting the "Temporary Sunshade Facilities at Light Rail Transfer Intersections" trial plan. After assessing passenger flow and sun exposure, three priority demonstration points have been selected: the transfer intersections of R6 Kaixuan Station and C3 Qianzhen Star Station, and R13 Aozidi Station and C24 Aihe Heart Station (both sides, northbound and southbound). Temporary sunshade facilities will be installed, with completion expected by mid-June, providing passengers with a more friendly and cooler shaded space.
The MRT Bureau stated through a press release today that the sunshade facilities for this trial consider integration with the urban landscape and traffic safety. The overall design adopts a lightweight structure, is compact, and does not obstruct traffic signals or signs, ensuring both pedestrian shade needs and driver visibility for turning vehicles.
Furthermore, considering the variable climate in southern Taiwan, the facilities are designed for easy maintenance and convenient folding. In case of strong winds or typhoon warnings, maintenance personnel can quickly retract them to ensure safety. The project is currently being managed by the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation.
The MRT Bureau explained that the plan began with a meeting on "Consultation Meeting for Kaohsiung Light Rail Surrounding Transfer Shade Demonstration Points" and "Meeting for Kaohsiung Cooling Measures and High-Temperature Response Strategies" held in late December last year, presided over by Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-rong. This established cross-departmental division of labor and execution guidelines.
The MRT Bureau subsequently conducted on-site inspections for the "Temporary Sunshade Plan for Kaohsiung Light Rail Surrounding Transfer Shade Demonstration Points," confirming the installation locations. A review meeting for the work plan was held in late March, with the construction of the demonstration point facilities scheduled for completion by mid-June, offering a comfortable and friendly shaded environment for citizens transferring during the summer. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
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The MRT Bureau stated through a press release today that the sunshade facilities for this trial consider integration with the urban landscape and traffic safety. The overall design adopts a lightweight structure, is compact, and does not obstruct traffic signals or signs, ensuring both pedestrian shade needs and driver visibility for turning vehicles.
Furthermore, considering the variable climate in southern Taiwan, the facilities are designed for easy maintenance and convenient folding. In case of strong winds or typhoon warnings, maintenance personnel can quickly retract them to ensure safety. The project is currently being managed by the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation.
The MRT Bureau explained that the plan began with a meeting on "Consultation Meeting for Kaohsiung Light Rail Surrounding Transfer Shade Demonstration Points" and "Meeting for Kaohsiung Cooling Measures and High-Temperature Response Strategies" held in late December last year, presided over by Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-rong. This established cross-departmental division of labor and execution guidelines.
The MRT Bureau subsequently conducted on-site inspections for the "Temporary Sunshade Plan for Kaohsiung Light Rail Surrounding Transfer Shade Demonstration Points," confirming the installation locations. A review meeting for the work plan was held in late March, with the construction of the demonstration point facilities scheduled for completion by mid-June, offering a comfortable and friendly shaded environment for citizens transferring during the summer. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150414
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