Gwanak-gu Installs Smart Heating and Cooling Devices and Other Convenience Facilities at Bus Stops

Installation of Smart Heating and Cooling Units, Heated Chairs, Tempered Glass Windbreaks, and New Boarding Platforms at a Total of 96 Locations

Cooling and heating unit installed at the bus stop in front of Gwanak-gu Office

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) has installed Smart heating and cooling devices and heated seats at bus stops with heavy passenger traffic to alleviate the inconvenience caused to residents by the severe cold during winter.

First, for the first time nationwide, in July this year, Smart heating and cooling devices were installed at five locations: Gwanak-gu Office, Sillim Welfare Center, Bongwon Middle School, Gwanak Prugio Apartments, and Samsungsan Jugong Apartments.

The Smart heating and cooling device operates with an automatic sensor system that detects objects and temperature. The heater activates below 5 degrees Celsius, and cool air is emitted above 28 degrees Celsius. This system has received great positive feedback from residents using public transportation during summer and winter.

Heated seats were installed at 30 bus stops with high passenger usage. These heated seats emit warmth when the outside temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., the main hours residents use the bus. The maximum temperature is set at 37 degrees Celsius, helping passengers wait warmly even on cold days.

Additionally, to prevent COVID-19 infection, 27 locations replaced last year's enclosed partitions with windbreaks made of tempered glass that provide an open feeling. This is expected to create a synergy effect with the heating and cooling devices and heated seats projects.

Furthermore, various efforts are underway to improve convenience for residents using public transportation, including the establishment of 34 new bus boarding platforms.

The district plans to install an additional 50 heating and cooling devices and heated seats at various locations in 2021 using 180 million won from the resident participation budget.

The heating and cooling devices will mainly be installed at bus stops in hilly areas with strong winds and where many children and elderly people are present, while heated seats will be targeted at flat areas with high bus usage.

Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, “We have prepared various facility installation projects to resolve the inconveniences faced by residents using public transportation. Moving forward, we will continue to expand and install facilities tailored to local conditions and user characteristics, ensuring residents can use public transportation comfortably and pleasantly.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.