Provincial Bus Terminals and Stops to Be 'More Convenient and Pleasant'

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 12th that it plans to undertake major renovations of bus terminals and intercity bus stops throughout the province.

The province plans to systematically upgrade 17 aging terminals that have been in operation for more than 15 years among the 30 bus terminals in the province, as well as 300 intercity bus stops with poor passenger convenience facilities, by 2010. However, terminal renovations will only be carried out at facilities that express willingness to co-finance.

To this end, the province plans to invest 1.36 billion won by the end of the year to renovate platforms, restrooms, waiting areas, and parking lots at four facilities: Uijeongbu Bus Terminal, Gapyeong Bus Terminal, Janghoron Terminal in Icheon City, and Jeonggok Public Terminal in Yeoncheon County.

In addition, 60 intercity bus stops in 14 cities and counties including Ansan, Pyeongtaek, Siheung, and Icheon will be equipped with weather-protective shelters, benches, and other passenger convenience facilities.

A provincial official stated, "We have decided to significantly improve facilities so that residents can use public transportation in a more convenient and pleasant manner," and added, "In particular, we plan to prioritize the convenience of 'transportation-vulnerable groups' including the disabled, elderly, and children."