Gwangju Nam-gu Implements Odd-Even Parking System on Baekseoro and Ogiwon-gil in Yangnim-dong

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) announced on the 21st that it plans to implement a ‘Parking Odd-Even System’ by June at the latest to resolve the shortage of parking spaces for residents living in Yangnim-dong Modern History and Culture Village, eradicate illegal parking in the area, and revitalize the local commercial district.

There are two sections where the Parking Odd-Even System will be introduced.

The first section is a 120m stretch along Baekseo-ro from the entrance of Yangnimgyo Bridge, which leads from Namgwangju Market direction into Yangnim-dong, to the five-way intersection in front of Penguin Village. The second section is a 250m stretch along Ogiwon-gil, where cafes and commercial buildings have recently been established.

The implementation of the Parking Odd-Even System reflects the active opinions of Yangnim-dong residents and merchants.

Previously, in May last year, Nam-gu held a residents’ forum with the Yangnim Merchants Association and the Southern Police Station to secure parking spaces, and has been flexibly operating parking and stopping regulations on weekends and holidays along the Cheonbyeonjwa-ro section.

Additionally, in February, a two-week survey was conducted by visiting residents and merchants living on Baekseo-ro and Ogiwon-gil to gather opinions on the Parking Odd-Even System. With an approval rate reaching 83%, the project was set to be actively promoted.

Accordingly, Nam-gu plans to install LED signboards from next month to indicate the allowed parking and stopping on one side of the road, divided by odd and even days, ahead of the system’s implementation.

At the start and end points of the Parking Odd-Even System sections, pillar-type electronic display boards will be installed, and streetlight-type electronic display boards will be placed at intermediate points.

In addition, entrances, exits, and corner areas will be designated as no-parking zones subject to immediate enforcement against illegal parking and stopping. Yellow double lines and visual guide posts will be installed on the road surface to prevent illegal parking.

A Nam-gu official stated, “We will do our best to operate the ‘Parking Odd-Even System’ to resolve the shortage of parking spaces for tourists and residents visiting Yangnim-dong and to revitalize the alleyway commercial district by securing stable parking spaces.”

Meanwhile, it has been identified that the Parking Odd-Even System is currently operating in three areas within Nam-gu: Jejung-ro in Yangnim-dong, Baegun-ro in Baegun-dong, and Nodaesil-ro in Hyodeok-dong.

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