Three Districts in Yongin City Jointly Launch Citizen-Friendly Projects to Improve Quality of Life

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hoon] "We will listen closely to even small inconveniences"

Three district offices in Yongin City have launched citizen-focused improvement projects.

First, Cheoin-gu will expand and install sidewalk decking over a 300-meter section along Geumhak Stream near Seoryong Elementary School in Yeokbuk-dong to ensure safe school commutes for students.

The narrow sidewalk had exposed students to safety hazards as they used the road during commutes to and from school.

In addition, the district will install one pedestrian bridge to cross Geumhak Stream in preparation for population inflow to the nearby Sindae district, which is currently under development.

Giheung-gu has also improved the pedestrian environment at four schools, including Seongji Elementary and Middle Schools, to ensure safe school commutes for students in the Giheung Station area.

A 680-meter school route section from Suwon CC to Seongji Elementary and Middle Schools has been repaired for damaged roads to prevent safety accidents, and damaged street tree protection frames have been replaced with new ones.

A 140-meter section of the school route at Hanul Elementary School has had canopies installed on slopes to prevent students from slipping accidents during rain or snow.

A 390-meter sidewalk section from the Giheung Taxi Rest Area to Gangnam University Station has been equipped with safety fences, and stairs are planned to be installed on both sides of the Giheung Station pedestrian overpass to allow Gugal Elementary students to conveniently access the school route.

Suji-gu will improve the pedestrian environment at the three-way intersection in front of Sinri Elementary School in Shinbong-dong.

This location had high accident risk due to illegal U-turns at the crosswalk and vehicle tailgating.

The district will relocate the crosswalk forward and create a new lane for U-turns to eliminate risk factors.

Disconnected sidewalks at two locations, including Dukkeobi Gas Station in Dongcheon-dong, will be connected so residents can pass through conveniently. A lane will be added to the road in front of Seongbok High School to allow school vehicles to safely pick up and drop off students, and the bus stop will be relocated.

The mayor previously stated at the first press conference for the 8th civilian-led administration on the 11th that "we will focus on discovering and implementing 'daily life convenience improvement' projects."