Gwangju City Implements 'Special Transportation Measures' for Chuseok Holiday: "Convenience and Safety for Citizens"

Additional 518 Bus Runs, Jiwon 15 and Yongjeon 86 to Serve Yeongnak Park
Enhanced Traffic Control in Congested Areas Near Songjeong Station and Bus Terminal
Relaxed Road Enforcement Around Traditional Markets, Free Public Parking

The city of Gwangju announced on September 30 that it will designate October 3 to 9, the Chuseok holiday period this year, as a "Special Transportation Measures Period" and will make every effort to provide a safer and more convenient transportation environment for citizens and visitors returning home.

During this period, the city will operate a special transportation measures situation room and plans to strengthen management of major traffic congestion areas in close cooperation with the five district offices.

To enhance convenience for those visiting national and municipal cemeteries, the city will adjust and increase the number of buses operating on major city routes. In particular, on the day of Chuseok, October 6, the number 518 city bus will run 30 additional times, and the Jiwon 15 route will be changed to pass through Yeongnak Park. In addition, the Yongjeon 86 route will be extended to operate from Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town to Yeongnak Park. However, due to a lack of users, the last bus and subway services will not be extended.

In areas where traffic congestion is expected, such as Gwangju Songjeong Station, Gwangju General Bus Terminal, Mangwol Park, and Yeongnak Park, city officials, district office staff, police, and the Model Drivers' Association will work together to strengthen traffic control and parking enforcement. The focus will be on ensuring smooth vehicle flow and the safety of citizens.

To revitalize traditional markets, parking enforcement on surrounding roads will be relaxed during this period, and 16 traditional markets-including Da-in, Sansu, and Namgwang Markets in Dong-gu; Yangdong and Seobu Markets in Seo-gu; Mudeung, Bongseon, and Baegundaeseong Markets in Nam-gu; Malbau, Duam, Unam, Dongbu, and Seobang Markets in Buk-gu; and 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Songjeong Five-Day Market in Gwangsan-gu-as well as more than 270 public and municipal parking lots, will be open to the public free of charge. However, enforcement will continue in prohibited parking areas such as fire hydrants, intersections, bus stops, crosswalks, and child protection zones. Information on the locations of free parking lots can be found on Gongyu Nuri, the Public Data Portal, Kakao Map, and Naver Map.

Bae Sangyoung, head of the Public Transportation Division, stated, "We will do our utmost to maintain traffic safety so that both citizens and visitors returning home can enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday," and urged, "Please actively comply with traffic laws and drive safely to ensure a holiday free of traffic accidents."

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