Suwon City Distributes 140 Electronic Whistles to Four Traffic Volunteer Organizations

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City presented electronic whistles to members of traffic volunteer organizations conducting activities at major intersections and various locations throughout Suwon on the 10th to help prevent COVID-19 infection.

The city distributed 140 electronic whistles (35 per organization) to four traffic volunteer organizations on that day: Suwon Central Model Drivers Association, Suwon South Model Drivers Association, Suwon West Model Drivers Association, and Samun Association Traffic Volunteer Division Suwon Branch.

The electronic whistles delivered this time do not require blowing; instead, a powerful alarm sounds automatically when a button is pressed by hand.

By using electronic whistles, traffic volunteer organization members can safely participate in volunteer activities while wearing masks and reduce concerns about COVID-19 infection and fine dust pollution.

The four traffic volunteer organizations that received the electronic whistles volunteer to ensure traffic safety at major intersections and congested areas throughout Suwon (including Sichangsa Intersection and Suwon Station areas) during weekday morning rush hours.

Jung Kwang-ryang, director of the city's Public Transportation Division, said, "We appreciate the traffic volunteer organization members who help ensure traffic safety in our community even amid the COVID-19 situation," and added, "We hope the electronic whistles will help protect the health of volunteers from COVID-19 and fine dust pollution."