New Year's Eve 2016 traffic measures

How could anyone possibly party without a fireworks display at Taipei 101?

Guy

I heard there was still going to be one? No?

You are right! It seems they drummed up enough money to make it happen. Note to self: stay away from the Xinyi District that evening!

Guy

More or less. Less fireworks, but there will be a light display to compensate. Fireworks are expensive.

Every
Single
Fucking
Year
They say “Oh, no 101 fireworks this year, it’s too expensive”
And they always “manage to scrape” the dough together.

The traffic block-offs are the same as always, the entire WuxingSt/Chauangching Rd/Songren Rd area is blocked off, it’s like a huge pedestrian mall for all the fucking tourists rubbernecking the fireworks.
All the convenience stores set up huge outdoor stands selling hot drinks and snacks etc
The 24-hour MRT seems to be the only thing different this year

What is the best view to observe 101 fireworks? Since the Gondola is on until 2 am, would one be able to see fireworks mid-travel?