Keelung MRT Badu to City Center Phase 2: Route Plan Expected by Year-End
The second phase of the Keelung MRT, connecting Badu to the city center, is considering two route options: Majin Road and the Taiwan Railway corridor. The Keelung City Government announced that an interim review is expected by mid-year, with the final route plan and feasibility study report to be completed by the end of the year.
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Keelung, April 15 (CNA) The second phase of the Keelung MRT, connecting Badu to the city center, is currently evaluating two route options: Majin Road and the Taiwan Railway corridor. The Keelung City Government announced today that an interim review is expected to be completed by mid-year, with the route plan finalized and the feasibility study report completed by the end of the year.
The Keelung City Government's Department of Transportation stated in a press release today that a meeting of the "Keelung MRT Promotion Task Force" was held yesterday. The meeting involved cross-departmental discussions on work progress, station development along the line, and the feasibility study for the second phase.
The Department of Transportation pointed out that for the second phase of the Keelung MRT, two route options, Majin Road and the Taiwan Railway corridor, are being studied. An interim review is expected to be completed by mid-year, and the route plan for Badu to the city center will be finalized, along with the completion of the feasibility study report, by the end of the year.
Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang stated that there are many suitable development sites along Majin Road, such as Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Anle District Office, and the area around Majin Road Lane 3. The MRT can drive foot traffic and economic development, increasing revenue to subsidize construction costs, improve self-sufficiency, and reduce the burden on the city government. This year, the feasibility study for the second phase route will be accelerated to ensure a smooth connection with the first phase project in the future.
The Department of Land Administration stated that a briefing session for landowners around SB18 (Wudu) Station was held on March 31. As for SB19 (Baifu) Station to SB21 (Qidu) Station, public forums are scheduled to be held sequentially starting later this month to collect local opinions. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150415
The Keelung City Government's Department of Transportation stated in a press release today that a meeting of the "Keelung MRT Promotion Task Force" was held yesterday. The meeting involved cross-departmental discussions on work progress, station development along the line, and the feasibility study for the second phase.
The Department of Transportation pointed out that for the second phase of the Keelung MRT, two route options, Majin Road and the Taiwan Railway corridor, are being studied. An interim review is expected to be completed by mid-year, and the route plan for Badu to the city center will be finalized, along with the completion of the feasibility study report, by the end of the year.
Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang stated that there are many suitable development sites along Majin Road, such as Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Anle District Office, and the area around Majin Road Lane 3. The MRT can drive foot traffic and economic development, increasing revenue to subsidize construction costs, improve self-sufficiency, and reduce the burden on the city government. This year, the feasibility study for the second phase route will be accelerated to ensure a smooth connection with the first phase project in the future.
The Department of Land Administration stated that a briefing session for landowners around SB18 (Wudu) Station was held on March 31. As for SB19 (Baifu) Station to SB21 (Qidu) Station, public forums are scheduled to be held sequentially starting later this month to collect local opinions. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150415