Choi Kyujin: "Building Transportation System Focused on Commute Functions"

Preliminary candidate Choi Kyujin of the Saenuri Party for Suwon mayor announced on the 3rd that he will transform Suwon's transportation policies and systems into a transportation hub city centered on commute functions.

On the 3rd, preliminary candidate Choi met with citizens on their morning commute to discuss traffic issues including commute difficulties and presented his vision for future traffic policies.

Preliminary candidate Choi said, "Metropolitan express buses, the so-called M-buses, have become a symbol of commute transportation," and stated, "I can only view this as an irresponsible transportation policy that does not fit the metropolitan governance of a population of 1.2 million."

Preliminary candidate Choi noted, "Taking Suwon Station as an example, transportation demand is projected to expand from the current 180,000 daily users to 420,000 by 2017," and emphasized, "Considering regional characteristics, commute-function-centered transportation policies and systems that can effectively distribute and accommodate the growing commuting population are urgently needed."

He continued, "Including metropolitan express buses, subways, railroads, and future KTX and GTX services, I will strengthen related functions through precise analysis of usage patterns to ensure that commute congestion does not interfere with the city's overall traffic flow."