Suncheon-si Implements Universal Design City... Pilot Installation of Safety Lights in Blind Spots

A Safe and Comfortable City for All Citizens

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 10th that it has pilot-installed safety indicator lights in blind spots of alleyways to create a universal design city that is safe and comfortable for everyone.

The safety indicator lights for alleyway blind spots were awarded in last year's 'Suncheon Universal Design Contest' and are expected to protect pedestrians from the risks of pedestrian accidents caused by illegal parking and speeding in narrow alleyways.

The main function of the safety indicator lights, the pedestrian and vehicle detection and notification system, detects the movement of vehicles and pedestrians in blind spots such as alleyway corners and alerts drivers and pedestrians by lighting up the indicator lights. They have been installed in two alleyways: at the exit of Okcheon parking lot (next to Seongdonggyo Bridge) and in front of the annex building of Suncheon City Hall.

The city expects that the safety indicator lights will help prevent traffic accidents in alleyway blind spots, and plans to expand installation if the pilot installation in the two locations shows high satisfaction based on accident prevention effects and satisfaction surveys.

A city official said, "We hope this pilot project will reduce the increasing pedestrian accidents in narrow alleyways without sidewalks every year," and added, "We will do our best to create Suncheon, a universal design city that is safe and convenient for all citizens."

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