New Taipei City Urges No Overtaking on Danjiang Bridge Motorcycle Lane; Mayor Hou Yu-ih: Safety is Most Important
Following the recent opening of the Danjiang Bridge, the New Taipei City government is urging motorcyclists to drive safely. Overtaking and speeding on the narrow 1.5-meter motorcycle lane are dangerous, with Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasizing, "Safety is the most important thing."
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(CNA, Reporter Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei, 13th) The New Taipei City Transportation Department today urged that the net width of the Danjiang Bridge's motorcycle lane is indeed only 1.5 meters, and riders should not speed or overtake, but maintain a safe distance to avoid danger. Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasized that if a bridge is not safe, its beauty is meaningless.
At the municipal meeting this morning, Transportation Director Chung Ming-shih stated that based on observations and monitoring from the traffic command center, the Danjiang Bridge has already shown a traffic diversion effect, relieving traffic on the Guandu Bridge and Provincial Highway 2 on Minquan Road in Tamsui District.
He said the increased traffic on the Provincial Highway 64 expressway is also a diversion effect, but in the future, the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications must pay attention to the traffic flow from the Provincial Highway 61 expressway merging into the Provincial Highway 64 expressway, and the timely handling of traffic accidents.
Chung Ming-shih stressed that the speed limit on the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is 40 km/h. Because the net width of the road is only 1.5 meters, it is dangerous for two vehicles to ride side-by-side. Additionally, as some finishing work is still in progress, he hopes the Highway Bureau will complete it as soon as possible. He advised motorcyclists to maintain a safe distance, so they have a buffer for reaction time if they encounter strong winds or other disturbances while riding.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that on the first day of the bridge's opening yesterday, there was some initial chaos as many people were eager to try it out. In particular, the motorcycle lane is not wide enough for side-by-side riding. The area also experiences strong northeastern monsoons and variable estuary weather. However, with traffic police deployment, guidance, and signal adjustments, traffic has been generally smooth. He hopes for continuous adjustments to prevent accidents.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasized that a collision between a yellow-plate heavy motorcycle and a private car occurred last night. The Danjiang Bridge is not just a beautiful bridge; the most important thing is safety. "Without safety, beauty is meaningless." The most important goal and responsibility are traffic safety and smoothness, making it more convenient for the public.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih said that traffic was smooth this morning, and travel time from Taoyuan Airport to Tamsui, or for drivers taking Provincial Highway 64, has been reduced, achieving the expected goal of relieving traffic volume on the Guandu Bridge. He has requested the police to increase their presence and study the loitering time on sidewalks and bicycle paths to avoid causing more traffic obstructions, especially during holidays when crowds are expected. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150513
At the municipal meeting this morning, Transportation Director Chung Ming-shih stated that based on observations and monitoring from the traffic command center, the Danjiang Bridge has already shown a traffic diversion effect, relieving traffic on the Guandu Bridge and Provincial Highway 2 on Minquan Road in Tamsui District.
He said the increased traffic on the Provincial Highway 64 expressway is also a diversion effect, but in the future, the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications must pay attention to the traffic flow from the Provincial Highway 61 expressway merging into the Provincial Highway 64 expressway, and the timely handling of traffic accidents.
Chung Ming-shih stressed that the speed limit on the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is 40 km/h. Because the net width of the road is only 1.5 meters, it is dangerous for two vehicles to ride side-by-side. Additionally, as some finishing work is still in progress, he hopes the Highway Bureau will complete it as soon as possible. He advised motorcyclists to maintain a safe distance, so they have a buffer for reaction time if they encounter strong winds or other disturbances while riding.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that on the first day of the bridge's opening yesterday, there was some initial chaos as many people were eager to try it out. In particular, the motorcycle lane is not wide enough for side-by-side riding. The area also experiences strong northeastern monsoons and variable estuary weather. However, with traffic police deployment, guidance, and signal adjustments, traffic has been generally smooth. He hopes for continuous adjustments to prevent accidents.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasized that a collision between a yellow-plate heavy motorcycle and a private car occurred last night. The Danjiang Bridge is not just a beautiful bridge; the most important thing is safety. "Without safety, beauty is meaningless." The most important goal and responsibility are traffic safety and smoothness, making it more convenient for the public.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih said that traffic was smooth this morning, and travel time from Taoyuan Airport to Tamsui, or for drivers taking Provincial Highway 64, has been reduced, achieving the expected goal of relieving traffic volume on the Guandu Bridge. He has requested the police to increase their presence and study the loitering time on sidewalks and bicycle paths to avoid causing more traffic obstructions, especially during holidays when crowds are expected. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150513