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.