Yangcheon-gu to Completely Redesign Vehicle Entrance and Exit Roads

To Enhance Pedestrian Safety at Crosswalk Vehicle Entrances, a Distinctive Safety Design Differentiated from Regular Sidewalks is Established
Visibility Increased with Red Color, Large Vehicle Pictogram Inserted in Center for Universal Recognition...Design and Construction Recommended for Permit Holders of New Building Vehicle Entrances, Applied During Annual Sidewalk Maintenance

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it has introduced a highly visible "Safe Design for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Paths" to enhance the safety of pedestrians crossing vehicle entrance and exit sections on sidewalks.

Vehicle entrance and exit paths on sidewalks are facilities installed on sidewalks to allow access from the roadway to residential or building parking lots. These sections have a lowered curb height of 1 to 3 cm, authorized by the district's road occupancy permit. However, since there are often no separate markings indicating vehicle access, it is difficult to distinguish these areas from regular sidewalks, causing pedestrian-vehicle collisions and significantly compromising traffic safety, highlighting the need for improvement.

In response, the district has boldly introduced a red-colored "Safe Design for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Paths," greatly enhancing visibility so that both pedestrians and drivers can notice it from a distance. In particular, a large white pictogram symbolizing a car is placed in the center of the design to make it easy for anyone to recognize the vehicle access section.

Additionally, to improve uniformity and convenience in applying the design during construction, the blocks are composed of two colors: red and brown.

The district actively recommends that permit holders apply the "Safe Design for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Paths" when obtaining new building permits for vehicle entrances and exits, and plans to apply it during annual sidewalk maintenance in the future.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, "We have prepared the highly visible 'Safe Design for Vehicle Entrance and Exit Paths' to create a safe traffic environment for both pedestrians and drivers, and we hope it will be widely utilized." He added, "We will continue to prioritize the safety of residents and do our best to continuously expand social safety infrastructure."

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