Installation of Pedestrian Signal Lights on Crosswalks in Jungnang-gu

Installation of Ground-Level Pedestrian Traffic Lights in Areas with Frequent Pedestrian Traffic and Crossing Accidents...First Installed at Jungnang-gu Office Intersection in December Last Year...8-10 Additional Locations Including Bonghwa Samgeori to Be Added by April

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is improving the traffic environment by installing floor-type pedestrian traffic lights to protect residents' pedestrian safety.

The district announced that floor-type pedestrian traffic lights are being installed on both sides of crosswalks where pedestrian traffic is frequent and crossing accidents are common.

The floor-type pedestrian traffic light is an auxiliary traffic light device installed at the pedestrian waiting line using LED panel flashing lights that change to green and red according to the crosswalk signal changes.

In particular, the so-called smombie (smartphone + zombie) group, who are highly at risk of pedestrian accidents due to being immersed in smartphone use and not recognizing the surrounding environment, can recognize the signal through the floor flashing lights, reducing the risk of accidents.

Additionally, it is also advantageous that children of short stature and nighttime drivers can easily recognize the signals, so the floor traffic lights added to the existing traffic lights are expected to serve as a dual safety device.

Starting with the first installation of floor traffic lights at the Jungnang-gu Office intersection in December last year, the district plans to additionally install traffic lights at 10 locations by April this year, including ▲Bonghwa Samgeori in Sangbong-dong ▲in front of Costco in Sangbong-dong ▲in front of Dongseong Apartment in Sinnae-dong ▲Dongbu Jeil Hospital in Mangu-dong, aiming to prevent possible crossing accidents in advance.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “The floor-type pedestrian traffic lights installed this time will play a significant role in protecting residents' pedestrian safety,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to create a pedestrian environment where residents can walk with peace of mind.”

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