City officials said traffic safety work remains ongoing and called for public cooperation, saying the government will continue pursuing its “4-E” strategy for improvement: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Encouraging public transportation.

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The students demonstrated mastery of layering, contouring, and gradient techniques, transforming basic hairstyles into sharp, professional looks in just 20 minutes. One student, Xiao-ping (小萍), showcased her versatility by completing both female and male haircuts, proving her readiness for the diverse demands of a commercial salon environment.

At the center of the relocation ideas is a broader planning question: Should Kaohsiung continue operating under its current dual-administrative-center structure following the 2010 county-city merger, or use future infrastructure projects to create a more unified administrative hub?

The government aims to finalize all environmental and urban planning reviews by the end of 2026, with the goal of starting physical relocation in 2027.

The Labor Bureau said the event will also include consultation areas focused on youth employment, workers age 55 and older, women returning to the workforce, and general job placement services.

Under the program, groups of at least 15 people can apply for the subsidy if they visit designated attractions in Cieding (茄萣), Yongan (永安), Mituo (彌陀), Ziguan (梓官), and Linyuan (林園), and include a local meal as part of the itinerary.

If successful, the pilot could offer a relatively simple way to improve walking conditions at some of the city’s most exposed transfer points. But the broader debate is likely to center on whether Kaohsiung is prepared to treat shade as essential public infrastructure rather than a seasonal afterthought.

Officials said the new camera enforcement sites are mostly in busy areas with heavy pedestrian traffic and a higher risk of accidents, especially near schools, traditional markets, shopping areas, and hospitals.

The condition of Kaohsiung’s unhoused population rarely makes headlines. Their numbers may be small compared with those in many Western cities of similar size, but they are part of the city’s social landscape, and many understandably gravitate toward transit stations for shelter, relative safety, and access to public restrooms.