APSAA 亞太永續行動獎(Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards )-Sustainability Action Award SDG15:Silver
Central Region Branch Office,Highway Bureau,Minist
Smart and Compassionate, Happiness Highways - Ensuring Every Life Safely Returns Home
Highway transportation is vital for local development, particularly in Miaoli County, providing crucial habitats for diverse wildlife, including the endangered leopard cat. In recent years, a growing emphasis on ecological consciousness has emerged, spurred by global initiatives like the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably Goal 15, which underscores the “conservation of terrestrial ecosystems.” This presents a delicate balancing act between advancing transportation infrastructure and preserving ecological integrity. The Miaoli Maintenance Division of the Central Region Branch Office of the Highway Bureau is at the forefront of these efforts, partnering with research institutions to pioneer an innovative AI-based intelligent warning system. This pioneering technology targets the reduction of wildlife-related road accidents, particularly those involving the leopard cat. Through data analysis, wildlife hotspots are identified, guiding targeted road enhancements such as establishing biological corridors, installing wildlife-friendly fencing, deploying warning signage. These initiatives aim to cultivate an innovative, wildlife-friendly road network.
Highway transportation is vital for local development, particularly in Miaoli County, providing crucial habitats for diverse wildlife, including the endangered leopard cat. In recent years, a growing emphasis on ecological consciousness has emerged, spurred by global initiatives like the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably Goal 15, which underscores the “conservation of terrestrial ecosystems.” This presents a delicate balancing act between advancing transportation infrastructure and preserving ecological integrity. The Miaoli Maintenance Division of the Central Region Branch Office of the Highway Bureau is at the forefront of these efforts, partnering with research institutions to pioneer an innovative AI-based intelligent warning system. This pioneering technology targets the reduction of wildlife-related road accidents, particularly those involving the leopard cat. Through data analysis, wildlife hotspots are identified, guiding targeted road enhancements such as establishing biological corridors, installing wildlife-friendly fencing, deploying warning signage. These initiatives aim to cultivate an innovative, wildlife-friendly road network.