Candidate for Mayor of Hsinchu Cheng Chao-fang

Unofficial translation: 「竹北經驗,竹縣實現」 · Slogan source: 自由時報 (in Chinese) ↗

The nominee's three headline policies

  1. County "golden" commuter and school lines linking stations and schools

    Transport

    What residents worry about: Buses to the high-speed rail station or school never go the right way.

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    推動縣級黃金通勤與通學線,串聯車站與學校

    推動縣級黃金通勤與通學線,串聯火車站、高鐵站、學校及居住熱區
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  2. Push for new freeway interchanges at Hukou 2nd and Erchong

    Transport

    What residents worry about: The freeway on-ramp is jammed every single day.

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    爭取國道增設湖口第二、二重交流道

    爭取國道一號增設湖口第二交流道、國道三號增設二重交流道
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  3. First 30 minutes free on all YouBike (public bike share) rides

    Transport

    What residents worry about: Riding YouBike to connect to transit costs money every day.

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    全面實施YouBike前30分鐘免費

    全面實施YouBike前30分鐘免費
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗

15 more policies

  1. Smart bus stop signs and AI traffic lights

    Transport

    What residents worry about: I never know how long the bus will be, and the intersections are jammed.

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    建置智慧站牌與AI智慧交通號誌

    建置智慧站牌與AI智慧交通號誌系統
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  2. Plan more combined junior-senior high schools

    Education

    What residents worry about: My kid has to go to another district for the next school. It's so far.

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    規劃增設完全中學

    規劃增設完全中學
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  3. Cut paperwork from kindergarten to high school and give the time back to students

    Education

    What residents worry about: Teachers are busy with admin and have less time for the kids.

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    幼兒園到高中行政減量,把時間還給學生

    推動幼兒園至高中行政減量,將老師時間還給學生
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  4. Bring better taste to free school lunches and ensure quality food

    Education

    What residents worry about: School lunch is free now. I hope it gets better too.

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    免費營養午餐導入飲食品味,確保優質飲食

    免費營養午餐導入飲食品味,確保優質飲食
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  5. Upgrade the roads and sidewalks around schools

    Safety & resilience

    What residents worry about: There's no sidewalk near the school, and walking there is dangerous.

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    全面改善校園周邊道路與人行道

    全面改善校園周邊道路與人行道,守護上下學安全
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  6. Family centers, green parks and themed libraries in all 13 townships and cities

    Childcare

    What residents worry about: I want to take the kids out on weekends, but there's no family center nearby.

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    13鄉鎮市打造親子館、綠地公園、特色圖書館

    全面打造親子館場域、綠地公園、特色圖書館
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  7. Modernize traditional markets and upgrade their parking

    Jobs & industry

    What residents worry about: The traditional market is hot and dark, and customers keep dwindling.

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    推動傳統市場現代化、停車場設備升級

    並推動傳統市場現代化、停車場空間設備升級
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  8. Bring in world-class artists and companies to lift culture across the county

    Culture & tourism

    What residents worry about: To see a good show, I always have to go to Taipei.

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    引進國際級藝人與團隊,升級全縣文化活動

    未來將引進國際級藝人與團隊,並升級全縣文化活動
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  9. Build dedicated sports venues and covered courts

    Sports

    What residents worry about: When it rains, there's nowhere to play or exercise.

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    打造專項運動場館與風雨球場

    打造專項運動場館,導入運動美學與風雨球場
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  10. Deepen Hakka culture and tourism in Guanxi and Xinpu

    Culture & tourism

    What residents worry about: The old Hakka streets are lovely, but too few people know about them.

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    關西、新埔深耕客家文化與觀光產業

    關西、新埔將深耕客家文化與觀光產業,打造兼具人文溫度的美學城鎮
    Source: News report · 自由時報・參選登記政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  11. Use the county's mountain forests for sustainable eco-tourism

    Environment

    What residents worry about: I'd like to visit the mountains, but I worry about harming nature.

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    發揮山林資源優勢,推動永續生態旅遊

    將發揮山林資源優勢,推動永續生態旅遊
    Source: News report · 自由時報・參選登記政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  12. Build a pet-friendly environment

    Environment

    What residents worry about: When I take my pet out, there are so few places we can go.

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    建構毛孩友善環境

    建構毛孩友善環境
    Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見(2026-09-02) (in Chinese) ↗
  13. Shaded walking routes and cool rest spots within 4 years

    Environment

    What residents worry about: Walking outside in summer, I get dizzy from the sun. Not a single tree.

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    4年推動生活樹蔭路線與涼蔭據點

    鄭朝方提出以4年時間推動生活樹蔭路線及涼蔭據點示範計畫
    Source: News report · Newtalk・讓城市自由森呼吸政策 (in Chinese) ↗
  14. Fix the county's underpasses in order of flood risk

    Safety & resilience

    What residents worry about: Every heavy rain floods the underpass. Riding my scooter through is scary.

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    全縣地下道依淹水風險排序改善

    將盤點各鄉鎮市地下道,依淹水風險、交通流量及使用需求排序改善
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・全縣涵洞地下道安全盤整 (in Chinese) ↗
  15. Link shuttles, parking and digital guides into a Hakka village tourism corridor

    Culture & tourism

    What residents worry about: Visiting Beipu Old Street, parking and shuttles are such a hassle.

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    整合接駁、停車與數位導覽,串起客庄旅遊廊道

    未來應整合交通接駁、停車資訊、數位導覽、特色商圈及地方創生,打造「黃金旅遊廊道」
    Source: News report · Newtalk・客庄深旅政見(中央社) (in Chinese) ↗

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