00:01Mr. Liu, now in his 80s, rides out to meet friends in the mountains of Yunlin County.
00:06For people here, scooters are essential.
00:09The nearest population center is over 25 kilometers away,
00:13and getting groceries or visiting the hospital often requires a drive.
00:17One of his neighbors, also surnamed Liu, says it's a common problem.
00:3630% of their 400-person village are seniors 65 and up,
00:40and with limited public transportation, it's sometimes hard for them to get food.
00:45Now, a local association is trying to help,
00:48opening a small cafeteria at a former school that provides transportation and food every day.
01:00Far from Yunlin, in Taiwan's capital, Taipei,
01:02the local governments are testing ways to make life safer and more convenient for seniors.
01:08One district opened a pedestrian-friendly zone inspired by those in Singapore.
01:12Officials hope its wider sidewalks, clear signage,
01:15and curved roads will encourage drivers to slow down.
01:25Residents in the area have taken notice.
01:30With Taiwan becoming a super-aged society,
01:34communities and local governments are thinking ahead,
01:37improving public safety and taking care of their seniors.
01:40Hank Xie and Tiffany Wong for Taiwan Plus.
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