Promotion of Zero Traffic Accidents in Gwanak-gu Children's Protection Zones

Completion of Smart Pedestrian Safety System at 21 Crosswalks... Voice Guidance for Pedestrian Signals, Installation of Ground-Level Pedestrian Lights, Expansion of Vehicle Signal Violation and Speed Enforcement Cameras and LED Signs on Major School Routes

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is making every effort to create a safe traffic environment centered on children.

Last year, the district invested 1.365 billion KRW with support from national and city funds to improve facilities in school zones and strengthen safety measures. This year, it plans to invest 2 billion KRW to achieve zero traffic accidents within school zones.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based pedestrian signal voice guidance devices were installed at 21 crosswalks around elementary schools in the area, and floor-type pedestrian signals were added at five of these locations. Students, parents, and local residents are all highly satisfied.

This year, floor-type pedestrian signals will be additionally installed at the remaining 16 locations to complete the ‘Smart Pedestrian Safety System.’

A parent, Mr. A, living in Nakseongdae-dong, said, “I often use the crosswalk in front of Cheongryong Elementary School for my child’s commute. When crossing the road, a warning voice sounds, so my child does not play around, which is good. The traffic light colors are also displayed on the ground with lights, making it easy to see even in the dark, and children concentrate better.”

Additionally, unmanned traffic enforcement cameras to prevent crosswalk signal violations and speeding, as well as solar-powered LED signs to improve drivers’ nighttime visibility, have been installed on 15 major school routes including Gwanak Elementary School. This year, more than 20 unmanned traffic enforcement cameras and over 30 LED signs will be additionally installed.

Furthermore, safety in school zones will be strengthened through various measures such as installing guardrails, yellow carpets, and yellow traffic lights within school zones, newly designating and expanding school zones, repairing outdated traffic safety facilities within school zones, and improving sidewalks and roads in poor condition on school routes.

Park Junhee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu, stated, “Creating an environment where children can walk safely anywhere is our top priority. We will do our best to improve the traffic environment within school zones and focus on children’s pedestrian safety to create school zones free of traffic accidents.”

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