Gimpo Mayor Kim Byungsoo Receives Appreciation Plaque from Hyangsan Hillstate Residents’ Committee

Expression of Gratitude for the Conversion of Route 70C to a Regular Service
Kim Byungsoo: "We Will Continue to Do Our Best to Expand Transportation Services in a Timely Manner"

Kim Byungsoo, the mayor of Gimpo, announced on the 24th that he received a plaque of appreciation from the residents’ representative committees of Hyangsan-ri Hillstate River City Complex 1 and 2 on the 23rd. This plaque was presented as a token of gratitude from the residents for his active efforts to establish the regular city bus route 70C.

Residents of Hyangsan-ri Hillstate River City expressed their satisfaction with the establishment of the regular 70C route, which was previously a commuter express bus. They hung banners at the main gate of the city hall and around the apartment complexes with the message, "Congratulations on the operation of the regular 70C route. We deeply appreciate the hard work of Mayor Kim Byungsoo and the staff of Gimpo City Hall."

This satisfaction among residents was clearly reflected in the number of users. After the regular route was launched, weekday ridership increased from a maximum of 460 to 1,186, representing a 2.57-fold increase. Further growth is expected in the future.

This surge in demand is attributed to the conversion of the Hyangsan-ri and Singok-ri sections in Gochon-eup, which previously had relatively poor public transportation, to regular bus service. As a result, demand has rapidly increased not only during commuting hours but also during the daytime and evening.

The Hillstate residents’ representative committee stated, "Once again, we thank you for your efforts in establishing the regular 70C route," and requested, "Please continue to work on expanding bus routes in response to ongoing changes in the surrounding environment."

Mayor Kim Byungsoo said, "The top priority of Gimpo City administration is its citizens. The city will continue its efforts to improve transportation convenience in ways that citizens can truly feel." He added, "Since Hyangsan-ri in Gochon-eup is an area experiencing various changes in its surroundings, such as the future Hangang Cinepolis and Punggok Interchange, we will do our utmost to ensure that transportation services are expanded in a timely manner."

Meanwhile, city bus route 70C was initially launched in May 2023 as a commuter express bus (Hyangsan Hillstate ~ Gimpo Airport Station Exit 3), operating only during morning rush hours. As of July 1, it has been converted to a regular route and now operates at all times, including during evening hours.

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