Chuang and Cheng Unveil 'Greater Hsinchu Co-Benefits' Billboard: Push for Cross-County Integration on Transit and Education, MRT to Break Ground Within 4 Years

Democratic Progressive Party Hsinchu mayoral candidate Chuang Jing-cheng and Hsinchu County commissioner candidate and incumbent Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang have officially unveiled their joint campaign billboard promoting 'Greater Hsinchu Co-Benefits.' Chuang emphasized that major projects such as metro systems, public transit networks, critical infrastructure, and educational resources must be long-term planned under a unified 'Greater Hsinchu' framework, ensuring connectivity between county and city developments and mutual integration of resources for the benefit of all citizens.

Chuang noted that cross-county commuting and education are already part of daily life for Hsinchu residents, and urban governance should reflect this reality. While Greater Hsinchu enjoys advantages in technology industry development, urban competitiveness cannot rely solely on industry—transportation, education, public infrastructure, and environmental quality closely tied to daily life are equally important. Future city administrations in Hsinchu City and County must adopt a regional development mindset, avoiding fragmented planning at administrative boundaries.

The metro system, Chuang said, is a prime example. He has set a clear goal of breaking ground on the Hsinchu Metro within four years. The metro is not just a single route or isolated project but a crucial backbone of Greater Hsinchu’s future transportation network. From metro routes and mass transit to major roads, planning must consider overall population flows and development needs across Greater Hsinchu, strengthening transportation integration between Hsinchu City and County and gradually building a more comprehensive public transit network.

Chuang stated that this joint billboard continues recent discussions with Cheng on transportation infrastructure, urban development, and living environments. Given the shared development challenges faced by Hsinchu City and County, municipal governments should proactively establish stable communication and cooperation mechanisms with the county government, ensuring major policies and public resource allocations are based on the holistic needs of Greater Hsinchu.

He stressed that 'Greater Hsinchu Co-Benefits' represents more than just a joint campaign sign—it symbolizes the future direction of urban governance. Hsinchu City’s development is deeply interconnected with Hsinchu County’s. Future administrations must take a broader view, ensuring integrated planning of major projects and efficient use of public resources so that progress in Hsinchu translates not only into industrial and economic figures but also into tangible improvements in citizens’ quality of life.

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