Motorization and Highway System Challenges in Taiwan

This paper provides an historical summary of the motorization trends in Taiwan between 1992 and 2007, including the development of the country’s highway system. Authors note that, during this time period, the region has experienced a rapid increase in traffic congestion, energy consumption, and, consequentially, environmental pollution. A number of public policy issues concerning these factors are discussed, with recommendations for specific changes provided. The first such recommendation is to call into question any increase in regional highways. As 90 percent of the population in the most populous regions of the island has access to highways within 30 minutes, the authors are doubtful as to whether new highways will increase access in lieu of promoting sustainable growth. Recommendations and analyses are also provide for issues such as maintenance through a Maintenance Management System, the construction of highways in rural areas, the incorporation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for highways, and the improvement of ecologically-sound highway development.

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• Authors:
  • Chang, Chiung-Wen
  • Feng, Cheng-Min
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 34-41
• Serial:
  • IATSS Research
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences
  • ISSN: 0386-1112

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile ownership; Economic growth; Highways; Sustainable development; Urban growth
• Geographic Terms: Taiwan
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I10: Economics and Administration; I70: Traffic and Transport;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01089557
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 29 2008 7:41AM