Gwangyang City Creates 'Barrier-Free Sharing Path' for Pedestrians with Mobility Challenges

7 Billion KRW Invested in Green Fund Public Project to Create Walkways for Pedestrians with Disabilities and the Elderly

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang City announced on the 12th that it will create a "Barrier-Free Sharing Path" in the Seosan area of Gwangyang-eup to allow walking-vulnerable groups such as the disabled and the elderly to comfortably enjoy the forest.

The Barrier-Free Sharing Path is a path designed not only for general pedestrians but also for walking-vulnerable groups such as the disabled, elderly, and children, by installing convenience and safety facilities so they can safely stroll through the forest and experience forestry welfare benefits.

The city was selected for the Green Fund public project conducted by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute and will invest 700 million won in the Barrier-Free Sharing Path, starting construction in May.

The path will have a gentle slope with a maximum gradient of 8%, and rest areas will be provided at certain sections so that walking-vulnerable individuals can comfortably take breaks.

Additionally, while minimizing environmental damage, the existing hiking trails and the Barrier-Free Sharing Path will be connected to allow access to forestry welfare services.

Lee Tae-ok, Director of Forest Income Division, said, "We will continue to promote the Sharing Forest and Sharing Path projects to ensure that marginalized walking-vulnerable groups can safely and comfortably have opportunities for recreation and experience through the forest."

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