Operation of 5 Smart Shelters in Yongsan-gu

Installation and Operation of 5 Bus Stops Including Yongsan Station Plaza, Hannam Ogeori, and Blue Square
Final Design Decided Using Last Year's Public Design Contest Winning Works

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Park Hee-young) is installing 'Yongsan-type Smart Shelters' at five bus stops and will begin full-scale operation from the 19th.

The purpose is to secure transportation convenience for bus passengers and create a pleasant public transportation environment.

The Yongsan-type Smart Shelter incorporates smart technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in addition to the basic function of a bus boarding area, allowing users to avoid extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves, cold waves, and air pollution, while also contributing to crime prevention.

Air purifiers and heating/cooling facilities enable responses according to weather conditions. Internal and external closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras and a 112 control center two-way communication emergency bell have been installed to prevent indiscriminate crimes and respond quickly in emergencies.

▲ Wireless and wired mobile phone charging ▲ Public Wi-Fi ▲ Real-time traffic information ▲ Bus arrival information ▲ Digital bulletin boards with district administration information and other smart services, as well as an automated external defibrillator (AED), are provided to ensure the convenience and safety of bus passengers.

The bus stops equipped with Yongsan-type Smart Shelters are ▲ In front of Yongsan Station Plaza (Stop ID 03258) ▲ Hangangjin Station / Blue Square (03197) ▲ Soonchunhyang University Hospital / Hannam Five-way Intersection (03165) ▲ Ichon-dong Hangaram Apartment / Ichon Station (03217) ▲ In front of Hyochang Park Station / Lee Bong-chang Station Sarulim Hall (03180), welcoming passengers at a total of five locations.

A district official explained, “We comprehensively considered factors such as symbolic locations representing the region, places that do not obstruct pedestrian flow, and the number of users to select the sites,” adding, “We also plan to introduce a system that detects abnormal sounds such as screams and responds accordingly in the future.”

In particular, the district incorporated two award-winning designs from the 'Yongsan-type Smart Shelter Public Design Contest' held last September into the shelter designs. The grand prize winner 'Sa:i' (representative Oh *mi) and the excellence award winner 'Eoullim' (representative Lee *bin) are the creators. The winners expressed pride and satisfaction that their works have been realized.

The Yongsan-type Smart Shelters operate only during bus operating hours from the first to the last bus. This policy aims to prevent issues such as intoxicated persons occupying the shelters late at night and indoor smoking, which could cause inconvenience to other users.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “The Yongsan-type Smart Shelter seems to turn boring waiting times into pleasant rest,” and added, “We will actively consider expanding smart shelters to provide safety and various conveniences not only to bus passengers but also to nearby residents.”

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