Yeongdeungpo District Makes Anyangcheon More Accessible for People with Mobility Challenges and Cyclists... Opens Two Elevators on Yangpyeonggyo Bridge

Improved Satisfaction with Park Golf Courses, Soccer Fields, and Walking Trails

Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul (Mayor Choi Hogwon) announced on the 27th that it had newly installed two elevators on the Yangpyeonggyo Bridge in Yangpyeong 2-dong, connecting Seonyudo Station to Anyangcheon, and held an opening ceremony on the 25th.

Choi Hogwon, mayor of Yeongdeungpo District Office, is giving a greeting at the opening ceremony of the Yangpyeonggyo elevator. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District Office.

This project was implemented to alleviate the inconvenience of residents who have difficulty using stairs, such as seniors, people with disabilities, and those with strollers or bicycles, and to improve accessibility to Anyangcheon.

The areas of Yangpyeong-dong and Mullae-dong are adjacent to Anyangcheon, making them popular for residents' walks and outdoor sports activities. Until now, four elevators had been installed along sections connected to residential areas for residents' use, but there had been concerns about significantly reduced accessibility for people with mobility challenges near Yangpyeonggyo Bridge, where sports facilities are concentrated, due to the lack of elevators.

In response, the district invested 900 million won from the Seoul Metropolitan Government budget and 200 million won from the district budget, totaling 1.1 billion won, to install two elevators on Yangpyeonggyo Bridge. With this measure, visitors to Anyangcheon, especially people with mobility challenges and families, are expected to use the sports facilities and walking trails more safely and conveniently.

There are park golf courses, gateball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, and walking trails near Yangpyeonggyo Bridge, so the area is expected to be widely used as a space for sports and relaxation.

Choi Hogwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, said, "The installation of these elevators marks an important change that guarantees mobility rights for people with mobility challenges and improves the quality of life for residents," adding, "We will continue to prioritize the safety and convenience of district residents and create a better living environment."

Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

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