Using the five operational MRT routes in the Taipei Metropolitan Area as a foundation, routes are to be extended and developed in areas with high concentrations of population and business to increase the density of MRT system services in accordance with the following considerations:
The construction on routes which have already been approved by the Executive Yuan, such as the Circular line Phase I, Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin line Phase I, Xinyi eastern extension, Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin line Phase II, Danhai Light Rail, Sanying line, and Ankeng line, will be continued and completed in 10 years.
Upon being approved by the Executive Yuan, the construction of the Circular line north section & south section, and the Circular line east section and Minsheng-Xizhi line will be commenced in 10 years.
In addition, in compliance with the Shezi Island Development Project, a light rail network in the Shezi, Shilin and Beitou areas is being planned.