Yeonggwang-gun Installs 'Windbreak Screens' at Bus Stops

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 22nd that it has installed windbreak screens at 87 bus stops in the region to shield against the winter cold.

These windbreak screens use transparent polycarbonate material, which has much higher insulation than the previously used A-stage (vinyl) material, and have been newly installed at 33 of the 87 locations, allowing residents to avoid the biting winter winds.

The county started installing windbreak screens at 21 bus stops in 2018 and has been continuously expanding the operation. Going forward, it plans to add about 20 new windbreak screens annually so that residents can have a warm winter.

County Governor Kang Jongman said, “We installed the windbreak screens to prevent casualties and improve convenience for residents,” adding, “I hope it helps residents to avoid the cold even for a short time.”

Meanwhile, besides the windbreak screens, the county plans to install 20 heated seats at bus stops so that residents can use the stops warmly.

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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