『透過實際的行動，將理論化作現實』

首頁這段話，是一句我很常寫在文章中的句子，其實是對我個人有相當重要的意義。這是我過去在閱讀盧卡奇的《歷史與階級意識：關於馬克思主義辯證法的研究》時看見的一項反省。

簡而言之，社會理論和社會現實的辯證之間，有一項非常關鍵的中介，那就是行動。沒有這個中介就無法持續讓辯證法運作下去。

這幾年我在交通議題向夥伴們學習到很多，看到這麼多現代的、進步的思想和國際上許多的研究，卻終究和台灣的交通環境乃至決策體系有很大的脫節，造成的死傷數居高不下，真讓人痛心。

所以，這一群人決定起身行動，反應我們看到的問題，嘗試改善目前交通議題的各種重要課題，有人跟政府開會、有人做影片推廣進步觀念、有人舉辦課程講座、有人在街頭陳抗、有人向立委遊說請願⋯⋯因此，這幾年我們成功推動了幾項法案的修法、一些道路環境的改造、幾個重要的交通政策終能上路。

我覺得能有這樣的一天，都是因為這群夥伴們不只是持續學習、修正，也從來不怠於起身行動，大家不只是在網路上筆戰、寫投書，而是真的去改革、去會勘、辦課程、全台跑遍向人民和政府倡議。這樣的汗水讓我非常感動，即使我們碰壁的次數比成功多的太多，但終究是將我們的理想化作了些許些許的現實。

所以我將這段話，放在我們網站頁首，勉勵所有交通改革倡議者，無論我們的速度是快是慢，無論我們有時想法、策略會有落差，請永遠保持初衷和熱忱，起身行動！

非常感謝各位理監事的信任，感謝所有夥伴的負重前行，這是一個長達十年、百年的交通戰爭，請大家持續行動，我們終究會改變世界。

" Through practical action, you can turn theory into reality.”

The phrase that is at the top of our homepage is one I often write in my articles,  which was a reflection I encountered while reading "History and Class Consciousness: Studies in Marxist Dialectics" by Georg Lukács.

In essence, between the dialectic of social theory and social reality, there exists a crucial intermediary: action. Without this intermediary, the dialectic cannot continue to work.

In recent years, I have learned much from my partners regarding traffic issues. Despite the modern, progressive ideas and numerous international studies, a significant gap persists between these theoretical advancements and the reality of Taiwan’s traffic environment and decision-making systems. This disconnect has resulted in persistently high rates of traffic-related casualties, a situation that is both tragic and frustrating.

Thus, a group of us resolved to take action. We chose to respond to the issues we observed, endeavoring to address various critical aspects of the current traffic crisis. Some of us engaged in dialogue with government officials, while others produced videos to promote progressive ideas, organized educational workshops, or took to the streets in protest or lobbied lawmakers. 

Through these efforts, we have successfully advanced legislative amendments, made improvements to specific road infrastructures, and facilitated the implementation of key transportation policies.

This progress would not have been possible without the continued effort of this group. These individuals did not merely continue their studies or engage in reflection; they consistently rose to action. They actively worked for reform, conducted road engineering reviews, organized public education, and traveled across the country to advocate for both the people and the government. Their dedication is deeply moving. Although our failures are far more than our successes, we have nonetheless transformed into tangible reality.

It is the reason that I have placed this phrase at the top of our website: to encourage every advocate of traffic reform. Regardless of the differences or fights in us, always maintain our passion and take action.

I am grateful for the trust placed in me by our board members, and for the efforts of all our partners. This is a traffic war—one that spans decades, perhaps even centuries. However, if we continue to take action, we will ultimately transform the world.