Gwangju Bukgu Secures Special Grant for Pedestrian Priority Road Project

470 Meters of Pedestrian Priority Road to Be Installed Near Chonnam National University
Enhancing Pedestrian Safety and Revitalizing Local Businesses

Gwangju Bukgu has been selected for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 2025 Disaster and Safety Management Project, securing a special grant of 150 million won.

On April 29, Bukgu announced, "We participated in the national competition for the Pedestrian Priority Road Installation Project for local governments in February and have been finally selected," adding that the district will now begin the development process.

Exterior view of Gwangju Bukgu Government Office.

The pedestrian priority road system, which was legalized in July 2022, is designed to prioritize pedestrian safety on roads where sidewalks and roadways are not separated. The system guarantees pedestrians the right of way and encourages improved user awareness by installing pedestrian-friendly pavement, guide signs, and speed bumps.

Bukgu plans to allocate a total budget of 200 million won by adding 50 million won from the district’s own funds to the 150 million won special grant. The pedestrian priority road will be installed along approximately 470 meters of Seoljung-ro 202beon-gil, a commercial alley near Chonnam National University.

This area is a densely packed shopping district with an average daily floating population of about 17,000 people. However, the narrow road width has made it difficult to install sidewalks, posing challenges to ensuring pedestrian safety.

The project aims for completion in the second half of this year and will proceed through steps such as designating and announcing the pedestrian priority road, holding community briefings, and conducting detailed design. After its establishment, the district plans to manage the road through annual inspections and maintenance.

Moon In, the head of Bukgu District Office, stated, "This project aims to transform an area with high foot traffic but no separate sidewalks?and thus a high risk of accidents?into a pedestrian-friendly space." He added, "We will continue to expand the creation of pedestrian priority roads throughout Bukgu."

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