Penghu County E-paper Smart Bus Stop Signs Officially Launched: Advancing Smart Transportation Towards a New Era of Sustainable Development
Penghu County Government
2024-11-22
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On the afternoon of the 22nd, the Penghu County Government held a ceremony at the bus terminal to mark the launch of the “Penghu E-paper Smart Bus Stop Signs.” County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu personally hosted the event, underscoring the government’s dedication to enhancing local transportation, promoting smart city development, and advancing sustainable governance.
Magistrate Chen highlighted that tourism forms the backbone of Penghu’s development. Boasting abundant natural resources and a rich cultural heritage, Penghu welcomes millions of domestic and international visitors annually. To achieve its 2035 net-zero carbon emissions target, the county government has embraced smart technology and sustainable development principles to comprehensively upgrade its transportation infrastructure, positioning Penghu as a globally competitive, sustainable island city.
Magistrate Chen explained that the county successfully secured funding from the central government to replace outdated bus stop signs with new solar-powered e-paper smart signs. A total of 389 units have been installed countywide. These smart bus stop signs feature energy-efficient, environmentally friendly designs with high energy self-sufficiency. Combined with bus shelters designed to reflect local aesthetics, they significantly enhance the county’s visual appeal and promote low-carbon initiatives. This effort provides residents with a high-quality living environment while offering visitors a more enjoyable travel experience.
Chen emphasized that the smart bus stop signs deliver clear, real-time bus schedules and support multiple languages, enabling residents and visitors to easily access up-to-date transportation information for efficient trip planning. In addition, the information platform embedded in the signs can further be utilized as a medium for disseminating government directives and public policy information. In the future, these smart signs may also integrate schedules for the Penghu Ferry and flights, further improving public service efficiency. With the launch of the “Penghu TPASS,” residents and tourists can enjoy seamless travel across Penghu using a single card, making tourism smarter and more convenient.
Several distinguished guests attended the event, including Councilor Su Chen-hsiu-se, Councilor Ou Chung-kai, Deputy Magistrate Lin Chieh-hsing, Secretary-General Tsai Chi-hsien, Public Transport Management Office Director Ma Chin-tsu, Finance Department Director Lu Cheng-tsung, and Penghu Station, Kaohsiung Motor Vehicles Office Director Wang Wen-chiang.
