Dongjak-gu, Nationwide First to Install 'Braille-Notated Road Name Address Base Number Plates'

Inspecting before installing the foundation number plate under the sound signal device

Providing Accurate Location Information to Transportation Vulnerable Groups and Creating a Safe Walking Environment

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 2nd that it will introduce the nation's first road name address base number plates with Braille and install them at about 50 locations within the district.

The 'Braille Base Number Plate' is a road name address guide sign with Braille indicating the location of the point, implemented nationwide for the first time to provide accurate location information to transportation vulnerable groups and create a safe walking environment.

Last month on the 16th, the district held a meeting with the Dongjak branch of the Korea Blind Union and visually impaired individuals to gather opinions on the design and installation locations of the Braille base number plates, thereby concretizing the project.

In March, about 100 Braille base number plates will be installed on traffic signals equipped with sound signals near bus stops, Noryangjin Station, Jangseungbaegi Station, Sangdo Station, and other subway stations.

Considering the installation effects in the future, the district plans to gradually expand the installation and enhance the functionality of address information facilities by adding Braille to object address plates installed at bus stops and other locations.

With the installation of Braille base number plates, transportation vulnerable groups will find it easier to identify their current location at intersections and crosswalks, facilitating the use of transportation such as taxis and making navigation easier.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, stated, “Through the installation of these Braille base number plates, the safety of visually impaired people will be more thoroughly guaranteed,” and added, “We will continue to actively work to eliminate safety blind spots and create an environment that protects transportation vulnerable groups.”

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