Gwangjin-gu Improves Installation Method of 'Pedestrian Safety Passage'... Why?

Securing Ventilation Space and Adding Safety Lights to Alleviate COVID-19 Spread Concerns

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) has actively taken steps to improve the installation method of the 'Pedestrian Safety Passage' to prevent safety accidents involving pedestrians around construction sites and to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The Pedestrian Safety Passage is a passageway installed to protect pedestrians and workers from hazards such as falling objects at construction sites and to create a safe walking environment.

The existing pedestrian safety passages were mostly narrow, enclosed tunnel-type structures with poor ventilation, increasing the possibility of contact between pedestrians, raising concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the occurrence of crimes.

Accordingly, the district recommends that construction companies secure ventilation space and install safety lights when installing safety passages to strengthen safety management of pedestrian safety passages.

Additionally, safety-related phrases and designs have been inserted on the sides of the pedestrian passages to enhance residents' safety awareness and improve the urban aesthetics around construction sites.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, "Through this improvement of the pedestrian safety passages, we aim to prevent factors that threaten pedestrian safety in advance and to prevent safety accidents and the spread of COVID-19," adding, "We will do our best to create an environment where residents can walk with peace of mind."

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