Mayor’s Comments:
(1) As an ancient capital, Tainan is subject to inherent physical constraints, and roads in the urban area are relatively narrow. In recent years, population growth has led to increasing numbers of road users and vehicles. However, the MRT system has not yet been completed, and the underground railway is not yet open to traffic. As a result, traffic volumes at urban traffic hotspots are quite high, and congestion occurs frequently. The City Government has promoted smart transportation through four major areas: integrating emergency vehicle priority signals, improving congested corridors, implementing active pedestrian safety protection, and providing real-time parking information. These measures have effectively increased traffic flow speeds and reduced congestion. The Transportation Bureau is asked to continue seeking project funding from the central government and work jointly with the central government to actively complete the development of the city’s smart transportation systems.
(2) Tainan was the first city to implement illuminated pedestrian crossing markings, which have since been actively adopted by other counties and cities. The Transportation Bureau is asked to consider giving priority to installing these facilities in Shalun, around the high-speed-rail station and the railway station, and in other areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, so that more residents can see and use them. This will further increase public satisfaction with the City Government’s achievements.
2. The Labor Affairs Bureau submitted a report entitled “The Labor Affairs Bureau as a Unifying Force: Coordinating Work Charity Groups to Help Disadvantaged Households Repair Their Homes and Achieve Safe, Stable Living” (refer to written sources for details). 
Resolution: Filed for reference. 
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) The Work Charity Group mechanism was established when President Lai served as mayor. Former Acting Mayor Lee continued this system, and the current City Government team has further expanded and strengthened it by increasing the number of volunteers and broadening the scope of repair services. During his tenure as Vice President, President Lai shared Tainan’s experience with other counties and cities, in the hope of encouraging work charity groups across Taiwan to mobilize labor unions and philanthropically minded individuals to help with caring for and assisting disadvantaged populations. In this way, this spirit of goodwill can continue to take root, grow, and flourish in counties and cities throughout Taiwan, and to persist and spread in the long term.
(2) During last year’s Typhoon Danas disaster, the Labor Affairs Bureau coordinated work crews from various associations to work with developers and construction companies in helping disaster victims to repair their roofs. These efforts helped reduce damage to their homes during the typhoon and rainy seasons. Together with subsidies issued by the central government, this provided disaster victims with greater support and encouragement as they repaired their homes. It is hoped that the goodwill embodied by the Work Charity Groups will continue to be passed on.
(3) Donated or repaired secondhand furniture not only reduces waste, supports environmental protection, and promotes sustainable resource use, but also provides practical assistance to those in need while reducing costs. The use of secondhand furniture is therefore beneficial in terms of manpower, materials, and funding, creating a win–win situation on multiple fronts. We thank the Work Charity Groups for their efforts in making extensive use of secondhand furniture while carrying out their charitable work.

Reports
I. The Civil Affairs Bureau presented a report on “2026 Qingming Festival Public Service Measures” (refer to written sources for details). 
Resolution: Filed for reference. 
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) As forest fires have recently occurred in other cities and counties, and with the Qingming Festival approaching, a time when people honor and remember their ancestors, the Civil Affairs Bureau is requested to step up the promotion of “charitable contributions in place of burning joss paper” and centralized burning of joss paper, so as to reduce the risk of fires in cemetery areas. The Fire Bureau has also recently promoted “hands joined in prayer instead of incense,” which can reduce the burning of incense sticks. Relevant bureaus and departments are requested to publicize and promote these practices jointly.
(2) The Fire Bureau and the Environmental Protection Bureau are requested to deploy drones in coordination with the Civil Affairs Bureau to inspect cemeteries, with the aims of detecting signs of fire at the earliest possible stage and preventing fires from spreading. The Civil Affairs Bureau is also requested to place simple water buckets and water bags at cemetery entrances and to strengthen the deployment of firefighting equipment and related supplies in cemeteries that are more prone to fires.
(3) As cemeteries are often located in remote areas, and traffic congestion commonly occurs during tomb-sweeping visits, the Civil Affairs Bureau is requested to increase the number of shuttle services for tomb sweeping and encourage the public to use them, so as to reduce public inconvenience and complaints.
(4) With the Qingming long weekend approaching, relevant bureaus and departments are requested to implement fire prevention measures and traffic-relief measures, along with other safety measures, to help ensure a safe holiday for all.
2. The Agriculture Bureau presented a report on “Results of Participation in FOODEX JAPAN 2026” (refer to written sources for details). 
Resolution: Filed for reference. 
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) Since Tainan resumed participation in FOODEX JAPAN in 2023 following the pandemic, it has achieved strong results each year. After the City began participating, more and more exhibitors followed its lead by setting up their business meeting booths near the Tainan pavilion and adopting a group-based approach, achieving excellent results at the exhibition. In 2024, Tainan participated in food exhibitions in South Korea and Singapore; in 2025, in Europe and Australia; and in 2026, it will participate in the United Kingdom. Sales in the United States and Canada have also been very strong. Through these exhibitions, the City Government has promoted Tainan foods and specialty products to international markets.
(2) In recent years, by participating in food exhibitions, the City Government has helped market fruits and agricultural products that might otherwise have faced sluggish sales in international markets, thereby increasing farmers’ income, safeguarding consumer interests, and enhancing the quality of agricultural and specialty products.
(3) The first container of frozen fruit ordered at FOODEX JAPAN will be shipped tomorrow, the 25th. In addition, the “2026 Taiwan Festival,” to be held at Tokyo Skytree from April 4 to May 31, will feature Tainan as its theme. All bureaus and departments are therefore encouraged to assist in promoting Tainan and its agricultural specialties through various channels and means while also actively promoting tourism so that more travelers will be encouraged to visit Taiwan and Tainan.