Gwanak District to Launch "Public Cultural Facility Shuttle Bus" in December

“Addressing Transportation Blind Spots in Highland Areas”
Naming Contest Open Until the 17th

Gwanak District in Seoul (Mayor Park Junhee) will begin a pilot operation of a “Public Cultural Facility Shuttle Bus” in December this year, targeting highland areas that are not accessible by public transportation. This initiative aims to improve mobility for transportation-vulnerable residents and enhance public access to cultural facilities within the district.

Park Junhee, mayor of Gwanak District, attended the public cultural facility shuttle bus residents' briefing session held on the 30th (second from the left). Provided by Gwanak District.

The shuttle will operate on two routes: the “Nanhyang Line,” which connects Nanhyang-dong, Nangok-dong, and Samseong-dong, and the “Namhyun Line,” which links Namhyeon-gil, Sadang Station, and the entrance to Gwaneumsa. Both routes serve areas where city buses or village buses cannot operate. Major public cultural facilities along these routes include parks, welfare centers, health branches, park golf courses, the entrance to Gwanaksan Mountain, and the Seoul Museum of Art Nam-Seoul branch.

The district held resident briefing sessions at Namhyeon-dong and Nangok-dong community centers on September 29 and 30, providing information about the shuttle bus introduction, route plans, and operational strategies, while also gathering residents’ feedback. Suggestions from residents will be reviewed and finalized as part of the route adjustment committee’s deliberations before the final operation plan is confirmed.

Gwanak District plans to begin the pilot operation in December, aiming for full-scale service in January next year. During the pilot period, the district will analyze operational efficiency and resident satisfaction to further enhance service quality.

Up until March this year, the district reviewed the introduction of transportation options to improve mobility in areas underserved by public transit and completed a survey on actual travel demand. Subsequently, the district enacted the “Ordinance on the Operation of Shuttle Buses for Public Cultural Facilities,” conducted optimal route analysis, and secured necessary funding through a supplementary budget in September.

Meanwhile, the district is holding a shuttle bus naming contest until the 17th. Anyone can participate regardless of residence. Participants can submit names that reflect the shuttle’s purpose and vision via email (ka6032@ga.go.kr) or fax (02-879-7842). The winning entry will be individually notified on the 23rd of this month and will also be announced on the district office website.

Mayor Park Junhee stated, “Due to Gwanak District’s terrain, with its many highlands and hills, mobility is directly linked to quality of life for transportation-vulnerable residents. The operation of the public cultural facility shuttle bus will greatly contribute to residents’ happiness and satisfaction. Through the pilot operation in December, we will further refine the routes and service areas, focusing all administrative resources to ensure every resident can freely enjoy Gwanak District’s spaces and transportation welfare.”

Public Cultural Facility Shuttle Bus Naming Contest Promotional Poster. Provided by Gwanak-gu.

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