Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) has installed the nation's first 'colored boundary stones' in children's boarding and alighting zones to help ensure the safe commute of elementary and preschool students and to prevent illegal parking and stopping.
Uijeongbu City installs the nation's first 'Colored Boundary Stones' in children's boarding and alighting zones. Provided by Uijeongbu City.
This project was implemented to improve traffic safety and organize the surrounding road environment by painting the previously gray concrete curbstones with vibrant colors and engraving safety messages, thereby increasing the visibility of the facility and clearly indicating where school vehicles should stop.
The city collaborated with related organizations such as Uijeongbu Police Station, Uijeongbu Fire Station, Uijeongbu Office of Education, Korea Road Traffic Authority Gyeonggi Northern Branch, and Korea Transportation Safety Authority Gyeonggi Northern Headquarters. Seven locations, including elementary schools, kindergartens, and daycare centers within the city, were selected as pilot sites for the installation of colored boundary stones.
Afterward, a satisfaction survey was conducted among students, parents, school staff, and nearby residents. According to the results, 83% of all respondents said the project was 'helpful.' Additionally, 88% agreed on the need for further expansion, and the overall satisfaction rate reached 91%, indicating very high levels of approval.
In response to questions asking for additional opinions, a variety of suggestions and positive feedback were received, including requests to expand installation to other schools, calls for lighting to enhance nighttime visibility, expectations that commuting to school would become more enjoyable, and expressions of gratitude for the city's attention to even small details. This confirmed the strong interest and positive evaluation from the community.
An official from Uijeongbu City stated, "Along with the improvement of child protection zones, we will continue to develop user-centered, specialized projects to create a transportation environment where children can commute to school with peace of mind."
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