Anseong City Implements Two-Day Vehicle Operation Scheme for Public Institutions, Leading Energy Conservation Efforts

From the 8th, Two-Day Vehicle Operation Scheme for Government Employees and Public Vehicles

Proactive Public Sector Response... Spreading a Culture of Energy Conservation Among Citizens Expected

Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced that, starting from the 8th, it will officially implement a two-day vehicle operation scheme for public institutions in response to the government's issuance of a resource security crisis alert at the 'Caution' level.

Anseong City will officially implement a two-day vehicle operation system for public institutions starting on the 8th in response to the government's resource security crisis alert at the 'Warning' level. Photo by Anseong City

This measure targets approximately 1,540 government employees and public vehicles, aiming to reduce energy consumption through exemplary action in the public sector and to promote a culture of conservation among all citizens.

The two-day vehicle operation scheme is based on the last digit of the vehicle's license plate: vehicles with odd numbers may operate on odd-numbered days, and those with even numbers may operate on even-numbered days. Weekends and public holidays are excluded. However, eco-friendly vehicles such as electric and hydrogen cars, vehicles for people with disabilities, vehicles carrying pregnant women, and vehicles used for emergency work are exceptionally permitted to operate.

The city will strengthen inspections within government buildings and implement strict measures against violators. Additionally, to further conserve energy, the city will continue various actions such as turning off office lights during lunch hours, turning off corridor lighting, restricting elevator use to lower floors, and promoting energy-saving practices to citizens.

In addition, the city will simultaneously enforce a five-day vehicle operation scheme for passenger cars at major public parking lots within the city. This policy will be applied to a total of seven locations, including the Anseong Mat-Chum Gong-Gam parking lot, Geumsan-dong, and Wongok-myeon. However, parking lots in Seokjeong-dong, Seoin-dong, and Dongbon-dong will be excluded from the policy to support the revitalization of traditional markets.

An official from Anseong City stated, "This two-day vehicle operation scheme is a proactive response and effort by the public sector to address the energy crisis. While we anticipate some inconvenience for our staff, we hope that public officials will take the lead and that this will serve as a catalyst for spreading an energy-saving culture throughout the community."

The official added, "As small changes in daily life can lead to significant effects, we ask for the active interest and participation of citizens in practical measures such as increasing the use of public transportation."

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