Gwangju City Establishes Dedicated School Bus Boarding Zone for Gwangnam Elementary in Samdong

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on March 10, 2026, that it has established a dedicated boarding and alighting zone for school buses in the Samdong area to ensure a safe commuting environment for children attending Gwangnam Elementary School.

Gwangju City Establishes Exclusive Boarding and Alighting Zone for Gwangnam Elementary School Commuter Bus in Samdong. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City.

Until now, children in the Samdong area had used school buses to commute to Gwangnam Elementary School, which is located more than 4 kilometers away. However, due to the absence of a separate, safe boarding and alighting zone, over 100 children had to wait in a cramped area when boarding the bus, raising ongoing safety concerns.

In response, the city has installed Gwangju's first dedicated school bus boarding and alighting zone in the area of 250-2 Samdong to enhance student safety during their commute.

During the process of designating the new boarding and alighting zone, the city collaborated with the Gwangju Police Station by utilizing the special provisions of the Road Traffic Act regarding restricted parking and stopping areas. After a review by the Traffic Safety Committee, the city lifted the existing restrictions and removed the safety zone segment, then established the dedicated boarding zone by installing school bus signs and pavement markings.

To further enhance safety, a sliding protective fence was introduced, allowing the fence to be opened only when children are boarding the bus. The city conducted an on-site inspection on February 26, 2026, and plans to renovate the pedestrian walkway and protective fence, as well as install a shelter so children can wait safely, protected from rain and snow.

Mayor Bang Sehwan stated, "With the completion of this boarding and alighting zone, children will be able to use the school bus safely, which is expected to greatly contribute to accident prevention. We will also work to improve the pedestrian environment by quickly installing shelters to protect children from rain and snow, and by renovating the nearby walkways and protective fences."

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