Jeonju to Operate 'Village Bus Special Route' Along Cherry Blossom Road by Mangyeong River

Temporary Operation from April 4 to 7...
Providing Convenient Transportation for Visitors

Jeonju City in Jeollabuk-do will temporarily operate the 'Mangyeonggang Riverside Cherry Blossom Road Special Route' from April 4 to 7.

According to the city on the 3rd, this operation is designed to provide convenient transportation for visitors to the cherry blossom road during spring, alleviate traffic congestion, and encourage the use of eco-friendly transportation.

The 'Cherry Blossom Road,' a 13.5 km stretch from Jeonjucheon to Mangyeonggang, has become a representative spring flower attraction in Jeonju, drawing countless citizens and tourists every year who come to enjoy the fully bloomed cherry blossoms.

Jeonju City will operate a special village bus route running along the cherry blossom road from the 4th to the 7th. Photo by Jeonju City

This section is located on the outskirts of the city, resulting in low accessibility by public transportation. As a result, most visitors have had to use private cars, leading to recurring parking shortages and traffic congestion.

The city plans to operate a customized special route connecting accessible points along the cherry blossom road and introduce electric vehicles (County Electric) to contribute to the realization of eco-friendly transportation.

This special route will depart from the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Children's Creativity Experience Center, pass by the Provincial Gugak Center, and run along the recommended roads and Mangyeonggang riverside, where cherry blossoms are most concentrated.

The total route is 15.9 km one way, and a round trip across the entire section takes about 70 to 80 minutes. The city plans to operate five round trips per day (a total of 10 trips). The fare for the special route is the same as the existing village buses at 500 won, and payment by transportation card is available. Although there may be slight differences in arrival times depending on road conditions, the service will be operated at relatively regular and stable intervals.

Private car users can use the parking lot at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Children's Creativity Experience Center, while city bus users can conveniently transfer to the special route at the Provincial Gugak Center.

The city expects that operating this special cherry blossom road route will allow citizens to enjoy the cherry blossom road more conveniently and leisurely, while also reducing the use of private cars and helping to ease traffic congestion.

Choi Junbeom, Director of Public Transportation at Jeonju City, said, "This special route was prepared to allow citizens to enjoy spring flower outings more comfortably and conveniently. In particular, by using zero-emission electric buses, we hope to further spread public awareness of eco-friendly urban transportation," adding, "We encourage citizens to use the special route instead of private cars to enjoy the cherry blossom road."

Meanwhile, in addition to this special route, the existing village bus routes 40, 41, and 49 also cover parts of this section. In particular, route 49 starts and ends at the same point (World Cup Stadium), so if you board at the starting point, you can enjoy the fully bloomed cherry blossoms and return to your original location for a one-way fare.

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