Reported about 1 year ago
Following the death of a 3-year-old girl in Tainan last year, which led to a public outcry about pedestrian safety, Taiwan saw an increase in pedestrian fatalities despite the swift passage of a traffic law amendment. Recent statistics show a 15.5% rise in pedestrian deaths in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, with Hsinchu City and Taichung City being the most affected. Efforts to improve pedestrian safety and shed Taiwan's 'pedestrian hell' image include city-specific initiatives like better infrastructure planning in Hsinchu and increased funding for pedestrian-friendly measures in Taichung.
Source: YAHOO