Number of Transportation

Pedestrian path on campus

National Chiayi University (NCYU) has developed a comprehensive and well-connected pedestrian path network across its four campuses—Lantan, Sinmin, Linsen, and Minsyong—with a total length of approximately 11.439 kilometers, measured via Google Earth. The distribution is as follows: Lantan 6.968 km, Sinmin 2.159 km, Linsen 0.494 km, and Minsyong 1.818 km.  The university’s pedestrian infrastructure prioritizes safety, accessibility, and sustainability. All campuses feature separated pedestrian and vehicle lanes, barrier-free ramps, and guiding blocks designed for people with physical disabilities. In addition, smart LED streetlights are installed throughout the pedestrian paths, automatically adjusting brightness based on sunset times to enhance nighttime visibility while saving energy. Landscape installations and green belts are placed along walkways to improve campus aesthetics and comfort.  In November 2024, NCYU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Land Management Agency to join the ‘Campus Alliance for Human-Centered Streets,’ becoming one of six founding universities in Taiwan dedicated to promoting safe, inclusive, and people-centered urban spaces. This collaboration aims to create a model human-centered street zone on campus, beautify surrounding roads, and promote inclusive mobility planning. The initiative integrates cross-disciplinary education in land management and sustainable design, demonstrating NCYU’s leadership in people-oriented campus development.

These efforts ensure that pedestrian routes are safe, convenient, and fully accessible, aligning with the university’s vision of a sustainable and inclusive environment. NCYU’s pedestrian path program contributes directly to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by creating walkable, green, and barrier-free spaces that connect people and promote environmental well-being.  Through these initiatives, NCYU serves as a national example of sustainable campus design, integrating accessibility, safety, and ecological resilience in everyday mobility