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) ↗
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The nominee's three headline policies
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
Push for new freeway interchanges at Hukou 2nd and Erchong
Transport
What residents worry about: The freeway on-ramp is jammed every single day.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
全面實施YouBike前30分鐘免費
全面實施YouBike前30分鐘免費
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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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
規劃增設完全中學
規劃增設完全中學
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
Modernize traditional markets and upgrade their parking
Jobs & industry
What residents worry about: The traditional market is hot and dark, and customers keep dwindling.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
Build dedicated sports venues and covered courts
Sports
What residents worry about: When it rains, there's nowhere to play or exercise.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・參選登記政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・參選登記政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
Build a pet-friendly environment
Environment
What residents worry about: When I take my pet out, there are so few places we can go.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 壹蘋新聞網・竹北經驗竹縣實現政見（2026-09-02） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
建構毛孩友善環境
建構毛孩友善環境
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · Newtalk・讓城市自由森呼吸政策 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・全縣涵洞地下道安全盤整 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · Newtalk・客庄深旅政見（中央社） (in Chinese) ↗Show original
整合接駁、停車與數位導覽，串起客庄旅遊廊道
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