The island's only paved road links an administration center, police station, farmers 'and fishermen's associations, school, snack shops and stores where nearly all daily provisions can be obtained.
民國五十七年，國民義務教育延長為九年，綠島籌設國中，建校費用由中央補助，但購買校地的費用則需地方政府自行籌措。