Suwon Leads 'Carbon-Neutral City' Initiative with 'Saebich Eco-Mobility+ Car-Free Days'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City announced on the 17th that it will operate 'Saebich Eco-Mobility+ Car-Free Days' at 12 locations across 11 districts through October to lead as a 'carbon-neutral city' and create a sustainable future city.

The Saebich Eco-Mobility+ Car-Free Days, starting on the 18th in Yeonmu-dong (Firefly Market) and Gokseon-dong (road near Sandeul Children's Park), will proceed in the first half at seven districts including Jeongja 3-dong (May 25), Pyeong-dong (June 8), Haenggung-dong (June 8 and 15), Guun-dong (June 15), and Jeongja 2-dong (June 15). A total of 12 organizations plan to hold the events at least twice a year. Haenggung-dong, Suwon's representative tourist destination, will host the events on June 8 and 15 in Haengridangil Street and the Craft District.

Saebich Eco-Mobility+ Car-Free Days is a citizen-led initiative where residents control vehicle traffic on certain road sections and plan and operate eco-mobility-related programs.

Saebich Eco-Mobility+ enhances accessibility and solidarity in the existing eco-mobility policy that regenerated the previously underdeveloped downtown Haenggung-dong through urban regeneration projects. The goal is to create a people-centered street environment to realize carbon neutrality and establish a sustainable future city.

The city held a capacity-building workshop on the 7th for representatives of 12 resident organizations and relevant city officials who operate car-free day events.

A city official stated, "From this year, we will regularize the operation of car-free days to contribute to carbon neutrality," and added, "We hope that through operating car-free days where everyone can enjoy themselves, citizens will be able to walk safely and car-free streets will be created that can enhance quality of life."