Paju City Adds Five More 'Smart Crossing Systems', Expanding to 29 Locations in Total
Full Operation to Begin in Mid-August
Aiming for a 30% Reduction in Traffic Accidents
Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on August 18 that it will install additional 'Smart Crossing Systems' at five pedestrian-vulnerable locations with frequent traffic by people with mobility challenges, and will officially begin operating them from mid-August.
The 'Smart Crossing System' is a device designed to ensure the safe crossing of traffic-vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, who may not have enough time to cross. The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) video technology to detect pedestrians and automatically extends the crossing signal by up to 10 seconds.
In April, the city selected installation sites focusing on locations where the crossing signal duration was insufficient for traffic-vulnerable individuals or where there was a high risk of accidents. After consultations with relevant agencies, including the police, and a final performance inspection, the system installation was completed.
The newly installed systems are located at five sites: in front of the Munsan, Wollong, and Unjeong Administrative Welfare Centers, in front of Geumchon Multipurpose Gymnasium, and in front of Geumchon PX Village.
Since 2021, Paju City has been gradually introducing the 'Automatic Pedestrian Signal Extension System', and has now completed installations at a total of 29 locations. Notably, in 2024 alone, the pedestrian signal was automatically extended more than 1.1 million times, indicating that the system is being actively used by many traffic-vulnerable individuals.
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Kim Kyoungil, Mayor of Paju City, stated, "The Smart Crossing System is a transportation infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges, rather than vehicles." He added, "We will continue to create a smart transportation environment that reduces inconvenience and increases safety for citizens, based on advanced information and communication technology (ICT)."
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