Gangdong-gu Myeongil Station Food Alley 'Pedestrian Path' Renovated

Four-Season Themed Road Paving, Vehicle Speed Limits... Expected to Revitalize Local Alley Businesses

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Jeonghoon Lee) has transformed an approximately 400-meter section of side streets around Myeongil Station Food Alley into a pedestrian-priority road that is pleasant and safe for walking.

A ‘pedestrian-priority road’ is installed on side streets less than 10 meters wide where sidewalks and roadways are not separated, helping to prevent safety accidents and enhance pedestrian convenience.

The developed sections include four areas: Yangjaedaero 141-gil, 143-gil, 145-gil, and 147-gil, with road widths of about 6 to 9 meters. The area is near Myeongil Station, Gangdong-gu Lifelong Learning Center, and schools, and is densely populated with restaurants, resulting in high traffic volumes of both vehicles and pedestrians and an increased risk of accidents.

Accordingly, Gangdong-gu has undertaken the project to create roads where pedestrians can walk safely. The project was launched after being selected in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s ‘2020 Safe Walking Environment Creation Project’ competition.

The district reduced vehicle speeds to ensure pedestrian safety and improved the urban landscape by applying painted designs and stamp-type pavement works featuring seasonal themes of spring, summer, fall, and winter that harmonize with nearby shops.

Additionally, in cooperation with the Gangdong Police Station, vehicle speed limits of 30 km/h were set on Yangjaedaero 141-gil and nearby road sections, floor traffic lights were installed, and further traffic safety facilities such as illuminated speed limit signs will be added.

Jeonghoon Lee, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “Through this project, we hope to provide residents with a safe and pleasant walking environment and help revitalize the local economy, which has been stagnant due to COVID-19. We will continue to promote pedestrian-friendly environment improvement projects that prioritize people over cars to make Gangdong-gu a walkable, pedestrian-friendly city.”

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