Dongjak-gu Installs LED Floor Traffic Lights in Child Protection Zones

New Installation of 37 Ground Traffic Lights Including 32 in School Zones

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 20th that it has newly installed a total of 37 LED floor traffic signals in children's protection zones within the district this year to ensure the traffic safety of children and vulnerable pedestrians.

First, all 32 children's protection zones were selected as target areas, and an additional 5 locations requiring safety measures for children and vulnerable pedestrians were also selected.

The floor signals began operating sequentially from last week, and from the 15th to the 17th, the district office and the installation company visited the sites to check for any operational issues.

In addition, suggestions from parents, school officials, and residents were collected and will be reviewed and reflected in the improvement plan for 2024.

Meanwhile, the district is making every effort to ensure the walking safety of children commuting to school by implementing school route improvement projects within the children's protection zones, including the installation and replacement of protective fences.

On four sections, including the school route to Sinnamseong Elementary School, measures such as ▲design paving ▲speed limit reduction ▲installation of LED luminous signs ▲colored paving on one side of the walkway ▲introduction of intelligent pedestrian detection signs were carried out, and protective fences were installed or replaced on two sections, including the school route to Yeongbon Elementary School.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “We have completed the installation project aiming to install floor traffic signals throughout all children's protection zones this year,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to ensure the safety of children on their way to school.”

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