"Get Off Your Bicycle at the Crosswalk!"... Sign Blocks Installed in Guui 1-dong, Gwangjin-gu

Gwangjin-gu, 16 Locations Installed in Guui 1-dong from Resident Participation Budget Proposal Project... Pedestrian Crossing Sidewalk Blocks with White Pictures and Letters on Blue Background for High Visibility

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is drawing attention this month by installing sign blocks for bicycle riders in front of crosswalks.

'Sign blocks' refer to blocks installed on the ground that effectively convey various and useful information to pedestrians and drivers. Initially installed for pedestrians who tend to look down at their smartphones, sign blocks have recently been widely used as traffic safety facilities.

The district installed sign blocks on a total of 16 sidewalk blocks in front of crosswalks in Guui 1-dong. The sign blocks, with a blue background, feature a pictogram representing a person dismounting from a bicycle and the phrase "Dismount from your bicycle!" engraved in white to make it easily noticeable.

According to the Road Traffic Act, bicycle riders must walk their bicycles across crosswalks. However, many riders still cross while riding, increasing the risk of accidents.

In this regard, Guui 1-dong proposed the "Installation of Crosswalk Traffic Guidance Signs" as a resident participation budget project. The district installed sign blocks centered in Guui 1-dong to promote the correct way for bicycle riders to cross crosswalks and to enhance the safety of car drivers, bicycle riders, and pedestrians.

A local resident who saw the sign blocks said, "While waiting at the traffic light on my bicycle, I naturally saw the words 'Dismount from your bicycle!' written on the ground and got off my bike," adding, "It seems like a good initiative that raises awareness."

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "Safety must be guaranteed to promote the use of bicycles, which are low-carbon eco-friendly transportation," and added, "We will continue to strive to create a safe and convenient bicycle environment through the construction of bicycle roads and group bicycle insurance for residents."

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