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The track construction is a myth of this era, though, it also considers as an index toward the development of a city. The Light Rail Transit(LRT) compares to Mass Rapid Transit(MRT) with higher costs and extended constructing period, is popular with its short constructing period, replaceability and re-development.Taiwan just enters the era of Light Rail Transit recently, and the "Danhai" system is the second project of Light Rail Transit system in Taiwan after Kaohsiung's Ring Light Rail Rapid Transit . A master plan and the cost-benefit evaluation should be deeply considered, and they are the central core of this research. This research uses the approach of cases analysis, and the contents divide into two hierarchical phases. Firstly, we contrast to the advantage and characteristic of all kinds of public transportation systems, to explore the reason why chosen the LRT system. We observe the benefits of six phases of populations, a ratio of industrial structure, individual income, the number of mobile vehicles, volume of freight toward ticket sales and capacity of public transportation, then make a prediction toward the "Danhai" system in the future. We have a definite conclusion to the LRT system in this research, and also are optimistic about the benefits which it will bring. After beginning to operate, we are looking forward to a new metropolis thriving and developing, and the traffic problem might also resolve. Moreover, it may benefit the tourism industry of Tamsui District simultaneously. Those anticipated benefits are going to prove after a half year, and it will be a consultation for being programming LRT of Keelung and Hsinchu City. |