Namwon-si Installs Safety Chairs at Crosswalks

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Namwon City has installed ‘Safety Chairs’ around major crosswalks for vulnerable pedestrians.

The ‘Safety Chair’ is literally a chair where pedestrians can sit and rest briefly while waiting for the pedestrian signal at a crosswalk. It is made of wood, measuring 750mm in width and 300mm in depth.

Namwon City installed the chairs on 18 shade shelter pillars around crosswalks with a high elderly foot traffic, such as Hyanggyo Five-way Intersection, Dongdi Intersection, and along the Yocheon River, making them usable throughout all four seasons.

The ‘Safety Chair’ pilot project was promoted to prevent accidents that may occur at crosswalks, such as elderly people crossing the street hurriedly or before the signal changes, and to provide convenience to citizens.

In particular, the chairs were installed after consultation with the Namwon Police Station regarding installation locations to ensure they do not obstruct pedestrians, bicycles, or other sidewalk users. The city plans to maintain and manage them so that citizens can use them safely and comfortably in the future.

A Namwon City official stated, "The Safety Chairs will reduce jaywalking traffic accidents and provide a space to rest briefly," adding, "We plan to review various factors such as citizens’ reactions and usage status and expand the number of Safety Chairs."

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