Kaohsiung, the Ocean City

        The construction of KMRT will not only solve the traffic of the city, but also promote the beauty of the city. The landscape of Kaohsiung changes as well in coordination.

    Project of Formosa  (Beautiful Island) Boulevard

        “Formosa Boulevard” is an example. In the future, it will be designed as a artistic boulevard from R8 to R10. Moreover, there are other affiliated plans, which reconstruct Jhongshan Road as displays for rapid transit, changing the look of the city. These plans will boost the commerce and gather citizens around the rapid transit. Along the lines of rapid transit system, space for passengers and pedestrians will be well planned in order to introduce the public to the booming business circles. The project to readjust the streets will create a brand new urban stage.  In accordance with the operation and exits setup of the rapid transit, the sidewalks along the Jhongshan Road will be widened, new routes will be designed in order to improves the flow of traffic lines, connecting the urban commerce and eventually revitalizes the proper functioning of the city

    Areas of Formosa Boulevard

        2.5 kilometer of Jhongshan Road, from R8 station to R10 station, will be covered by “Formosa Boulevard. Moreover, the road will be widened to 10 meters. Singuang Road will be two-way street starting from the Railway Station. There will be 11.5 meter wide sidewalks on each side of the street. This will be “pedestrians’ heaven.”

    The future of Formosa Boulevard

        The goal of “Formosa Boulevard” is to meet four requirements. It is designed in response to people’s needs, which is a better transportation system. It is also to eliminate the traffic lines. It can be adjusted in accordance with the needs in different time periods. It may change in the long-run and it is easy to change. Finally, it is to recreate the charm of the city. The weather in Kaohsiung is always cheerful. The project will let the people engaged in nighttime activities without worrying the safety and transportation. Kaohsiung is a city even brighter at night.