Changwon Special City Takes Initiative to Provide Public Transportation Environment for Transportation-Disadvantaged Groups

S-BRT Mobility Support Agreement for Transportation-Disadvantaged Signed
Sponsored Multifunctional Shelters Provided on S-BRT Section

On the 21st, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam signed a 'Business Agreement to Support Mobility for Transportation Vulnerable Groups through S-BRT' with eight companies including Hyundai Wia at the City Hall 3rd Conference Room.

The agreement ceremony was held to support the multifunctional shelters of S-BRT, aiming to provide a safe and comfortable public transportation environment for transportation vulnerable groups such as the disabled, elderly, pregnant women, and children.

Changwon Special City, Business Agreement to Support Mobility for Transportation-Disadvantaged Persons on S-BRT.

Attendees included Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City; Heo Jong-gu, Head of Changwon Sales Headquarters at BNK Gyeongnam Bank; Jo Cheong-rae, Head of Gyeongnam Headquarters at NH Nonghyup Bank; Jang Jeong-sik, Chairman of Romansys; Choi Ho-yong, Head of MyBi AFC Business Center; Kim Seong-su, CEO of Beomhan Mecatec at Beomhan Group; Lee Kyung-hoon, Head of Changwon 3 Plant at Hanwha Aerospace; Yang Tae-gyu, Head of Management Support Headquarters at Hyundai Wia; and Kim Jin-ho, Plant Manager of Hyosung Heavy Industries Changwon Plant.

The central bus stops installed on Wonidae-ro S-BRT in Changwon number 42. Initially, considering financial conditions during planning, multifunctional shelters were planned to be installed at 20 stops, which is 50%. However, through this agreement, companies will additionally support 10 shelters, expanding the installation to 30 stops with high user demand.

The multifunctional shelters are enclosed shelters not found in general BRTs of other cities. They include wheelchair waiting spaces, disabled boarding alert buttons, and automatic doors to support mobility for transportation vulnerable groups. Convenience features such as heated seats, Wi-Fi, air purification systems, and air conditioners are equipped, allowing users to avoid scorching summer heat, snow, rain, and fine dust, significantly enhancing the convenience of using S-BRT.

Mayor Hong said, “We appreciate the community’s interest and sponsorship to expand transportation welfare for citizens including transportation vulnerable groups. We will seek various ways to contribute to the activation of public transportation and the expansion of regional welfare together with companies, ensuring the mobility rights of transportation vulnerable groups.”

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