Yangcheon-gu Establishes Bicycle Theft Prevention System

Implementation of 'Bicycle Guardian Solution' to Prevent Bicycle Theft at Four Academy-Dense Areas Along Mokdong Central Axis
▲ Introduction of New Bicycle License Plates with Embedded Electronic Chips for 'Bicycle Registration System' and Installation of 'Bicycle Guardian Zones' ▲ Real-Time App Alerts When Registered Bicycles Enter or Exit Guardian Zones Equipped with Radio Identification Antennas and Cameras ▲ Establishment of Radio Identification Route Analysis System at 15 Locations Within Project Area to Transmit Theft Time and Movement Location to Control Center and Police in Real Time

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gijae) announced that it will establish the nation’s first-ever “Bicycle Guardian Solution” to smartly prevent urban problems by targeting four academy-dense areas along the Mokdong central axis where bicycle thefts frequently occur, and will begin full-scale operation starting this month.

To this end, the district introduced new bicycle license plates embedded with electronic chips that can identify the owner, promoting the activation of the “bicycle registration system.” In addition, four major academy areas where bicycle theft incidents frequently occur ? ▲ Garam Square behind Hyundai World Tower ▲ Road in front of University Academy ▲ Back road of Central Plaza ▲ Grace Chapel Square at Jigucheon Church ? were selected as “Bicycle Guardian Zones.”

At the entrances and exits of the “Bicycle Guardian Zones,” ▲ front and rear Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) antennas ▲ fixed cameras ▲ guidance and information electronic display boards ▲ notification lights (logoprojectors) have been installed. When a bicycle equipped with an electronic chip through registration enters or exits these zones, a real-time alert is sent to the user’s smartphone app, and the electronic display boards and notification lights (logoprojectors) show messages encouraging the improvement of bicycle usage culture.

Furthermore, after on-site inspections, a “Bicycle RFID Route Analysis System” was established at 15 locations within the project area by utilizing existing security poles near the bicycle road network. This system enhances the project by enabling real-time tracking of registered bicycle license plates over a wider area.

Information on registered bicycles obtained by the Bicycle Guardian antennas and fixed cameras is immediately transmitted to the “U-Yangcheon Integrated Control Center” and the “Yangcheon Police Station.” In case of theft or loss, this allows for efficient bicycle recovery and arrest of thieves by identifying the movement location and time of theft with minimal police personnel.

To apply for the “Bicycle Guardian Solution,” users must sign up and register their bicycles on the “Yangcheon Smart Bicycle Guardian” website or app. Afterwards, they can receive and attach the electronic chip-embedded bicycle license plate free of charge at the district office’s Traffic Administration Division, Yangcheon Police Station, or selected local police substations. Once attached, users can receive real-time movement information within the “Bicycle Guardian Zones” and the “Bicycle RFID Route Analysis System” through the app.

Lee Gijae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “We have proactively introduced advanced technology to smartly solve chronic urban problems such as bicycle thefts in academy areas,” and added, “Since bicycle registration is essential to apply the solution, we hope for much interest and participation.”

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