Installation of Automatic Bicycle Air Pumps at Nowon Station and Danghyeoncheon in Nowon-gu

Installation of Automatic Bicycle Air Pumps at 13 Subway Station Entrances and Major River Access Points... Automatic 'Bicycle Insurance' Enrollment for All Nowon Residents, Offering Consolation and Hospitalization Support in Case of Accidents... Free Bicycle Classes Led by Expert Instructors Covering Traffic Rules and Riding Skills

Danghyeoncheon Children's Traffic Park

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) has installed automatic bicycle air pumps to promote bicycle use.

Bicycles are economical and good for health, and the number of people using them as a means of daily transportation such as commuting is increasing.

However, if the proper amount of air is not maintained in bicycle tires, it can cause inner tube damage as well as tire tears, so caution is needed. It is also inconvenient to use nearby bicycle shops or manual air pumps installed in public places to refill bicycle tires.

The district replaced the existing manual air pumps, which were frequently broken and difficult for beginners unfamiliar with the air injection method to use, with automatic ones (solar-powered, electric) and installed them at 13 major locations in the area.

These include 8 locations near subway stations (Nowon Station, Madeul Station, Junggye Station, Hagye Station, Taereung Entrance Station, Hwarangdae Station, Danggogae Station) and 5 locations at major river access points (3 at Danghyeoncheon, 1 at Jungnangcheon, 1 at Uicheon).

The automatic air pumps are highly durable and support all three representative bicycle air injection methods (Dunlop, Schrader, Presta), making them convenient for users of bicycles, wheelchairs, and strollers.

In addition, the district has been providing ‘bicycle insurance’ for all residents since 2015 to ensure safe bicycle use. All Nowon-gu residents are automatically enrolled and can receive support for diagnosis fees, hospitalization costs, and lawyer fees in case of accidents anywhere nationwide.

Furthermore, a ‘free bicycle class’ is offered for teenagers aged 14 and above and adults. At the Jungnangcheon Nokcheon Bridge bicycle training center, certified professional instructors provide systematic education over 8 sessions covering traffic regulations and bicycle riding.

Other initiatives include ▲ collection and recycling of abandoned bicycles through a self-support center ▲ operation of bicycle rental stations (8 locations, 450 bicycles) ▲ expansion of Seoul’s public bicycle system, Ddareungi ▲ mobile bicycle registration system ▲ and bicycle road improvements to promote bicycle use.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “We will do our best to build related infrastructure so that residents can use bicycles in a safe and convenient environment,” and added, “In the COVID-19 era, where face-to-face activities are cautious, I hope people can maintain their health and overcome depression caused by COVID-19 through bicycles, which can be enjoyed alone anytime.”

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