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The Taipei City Government has decided to dismantle the Gongguan Circle to address the issues of two-stage left turns and conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that dedicated left turn lanes for motorcycles will be established to enhance safety. According to the city government, the circle has been a traffic accident hotspot for seven consecutive years, with plans to complete the re-planning by the end of the year and construction to begin as early as next year. Residents and experts have expressed support for the redevelopment plan, hoping it will improve traffic conditions and reduce the occurrence of accidents.

The Taipei City Government has decided to dismantle the Gongguan Circle and plans to retain a two-stage left turn. This decision has raised concerns about safety. The mayor stated that he would ask the transportation bureau to redesign the area, establishing a dedicated left turn lane for motorcycles to reduce accidents and conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. The planning is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with construction set to begin as early as next year.

Many motorcyclists have expressed that riding here is very inconvenient, with some witnessing two accidents within four hours, believing the city government must promptly address the traffic issues. The traffic volume at Gongguan Circle is quite large, with buses, cars, and motorcycles mixed together, making it easy for accidents to occur under the complex traffic signals.

One rider recalled: "When turning, due to unclear signal guidance, I mistakenly thought I could proceed, only to end up getting hit." Observations at the scene showed that the accident rate is extremely high, with three traffic lights at the intersection, leading riders often uncertain about which one to follow, potentially resulting in collisions with cars. Additionally, motorcycles waiting to turn often fill the waiting area, spilling over to the sidewalk, putting pedestrians at risk.

The mayor announced that the reason for dismantling the Gongguan Circle is the consideration of the two-stage left turn and the issue of vehicle and pedestrian conflicts, with future plans to establish dedicated left turn lanes. He emphasized that this problem has not been resolved for many years, and he is committed to alleviating these traffic issues.

The transportation bureau will thoroughly discuss the entire road layout and traffic flow, with plans to complete the road design by the end of the year. Initially, the underground bus lane will be filled in and converted to a surface bus lane, after which the circle will be dismantled, transforming the Roosevelt Road and Keelung Road segment into a large multi-lane intersection, implementing a new traffic plan.

Several motorcyclists and citizens expressed support for this decision, believing that having a dedicated left turn lane can enhance riding safety to some extent. Experts also indicated that making the left turn auxiliary lane the primary mode of operation would be a good solution to the issues. Local residents and professional scholars have expressed support for the improvements post-dismantling of the circle, hoping to create a safer traffic environment.