Improvement of Pedestrian Environment Near Bonghwa Middle School in Jungnang-gu

Improvement of Pedestrian Environment with New Walkway on the North Side of Geumran Church and Back Gate of Bonghwa Middle School... Monthly Themed Walking Program 'Walking Jungnang Every Month' Also Operated

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] “Thank you for creating sidewalks like this so we can walk safely. Until now, there were no sidewalks,

and it was inconvenient to walk because of parked cars. But now that you have done this, I am very happy.”

Jung Mo, a resident of Jungnang-gu, whom we met at Yongmasan-ro 118-gil in Jungnang-gu, smiled brightly saying that he feels safe walking on the improved sidewalks.

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has embarked on making Jungnang a pedestrian-friendly area. The district announced that it is carrying out a project to improve aging sidewalks in the area to ensure pedestrian safety.

The sidewalks improved this time include a total of 14 locations, including near Bonghwa Middle School, and are evaluated to have enhanced pedestrian safety and convenience.

First, Yongmasan-ro 118-gil (north side of Geumran Church) was an area without sidewalks and full of illegally parked vehicles, causing inconvenience to pedestrians. By installing sidewalks here, pedestrians can now walk safely, receiving great approval from residents.

In particular, near Bonghwa Middle School (Yongmasan-ro 112na-gil), many students use the route for commuting to school, so special attention to safety was needed. However, there was no clear distinction between the sidewalk and the roadway, making it a place where accidents could occur.

Moreover, illegal dumping was frequent, leading to criticism that the route was unsuitable for students commuting to school.

Accordingly, the district created a crosswalk and a sidewalk 2 meters wide and 80 meters long, and installed pedestrian protection fences and maintained trees so that students can walk safely and with peace of mind.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “We will continue to carefully monitor and improve pedestrian paths that need maintenance and pay more meticulous attention to the safety of residents walking. On this 11th Pedestrian Day, I hope everyone takes time to walk on pedestrian-friendly paths while following quarantine rules.”

To ensure pedestrian safety and convenience, the district newly created a women’s safe return home path around Bonghwasan-ro 33-gil last August and continues to maintain pedestrian paths. In addition, it operates a monthly themed walking program called ‘Walking Jungnang Every Month’ where residents can enjoy walking along the district’s beautiful natural scenery.

In particular, the program is popular among residents as it allows them to experience natural urban landscapes such as Bonghwasan and Mangu-san while maintaining their health.

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