Mayor Hyun-Duk Choi: "We Will Build a Citizen-Centered City Where Metropolitan Transportation and Pedestrian Networks Are Harmoniously Integrated"

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Mayor Hyun-Duk Choi of Namyangju City has officially proposed the expansion of metropolitan transportation networks to the government and has taken concrete steps to improve access to Seoul and enhance mobility for residents. This is a proactive measure to address the rapidly increasing demand for transportation driven by large-scale development projects such as the Wangsuk New Town.

Namyangju Mayor Hyunduk Choi (left) attended the "Better Walkable City International Symposium" held on the 31st at the Songpa Culture and Arts Center in Seoul, where he met with Yongseok Kim, chairman of the Metropolitan Area Intercity Transport Committee, to request government-level support for major metropolitan transportation issues in Namyangju. Provided by Namyangju City

On the 31st, Mayor Choi attended the "Better Walking City International Symposium" held at the Songpa Culture and Arts Center in Seoul, where he met with Yong-Seok Kim, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transport Committee, to request government-level support for major metropolitan transportation issues in Namyangju City.

The international symposium was co-hosted by the Better Urban Design Forum and the Architecture and Urban Research Institute. Domestic and international experts in urbanism and architecture discussed ways to create cities where public transportation and pedestrian infrastructure are organically connected, under the theme "Walking, Value Beyond and Urban Attractiveness."

In his meeting with Chairman Kim, Mayor Choi explained the urgency of expanding transportation infrastructure, citing the rapid increase in metropolitan transportation demand caused by large-scale developments and population growth, including the Wangsuk New Town. He especially emphasized the need for active government support to reduce commuting times and improve mobility for residents.

On this day, Namyangju City presented the following key transportation agenda items: the selection of the Byeollae Line (Line 8) extension as a candidate project for the preliminary feasibility study; the inclusion of the Jingeon District (Wangsuk newly incorporated area) and establishment of a new station in the Gangdong-Hanam-Namyangju (Line 9) extension project; the incorporation of the Line 3, 6, and 8 extension projects in the 5th Metropolitan Transportation Implementation Plan; and the construction of the Nowon–Namyangju metropolitan road.

The city expects these projects not only to meet transportation demand in large development areas such as the Wangsuk New Town but also to enhance accessibility to Seoul and connectivity between regions as fundamental infrastructure.

In addition to expanding metropolitan transportation networks, Namyangju City is also promoting the creation of the "Namyangju-Style 15-Minute Neighborhood," developed with input from the Residents’ Planning Group as part of the "2040 Namyangju City Master Plan." The city aims to improve access to metropolitan rail stations and transfer hubs, enhance the pedestrian environment within neighborhoods, and develop a city where education, cultural, welfare, and commercial facilities are easily accessible near residents’ homes.

Mayor Hyun-Duk Choi remarked, "Metropolitan transportation networks are core infrastructure that determine not only commuting but also daily convenience for city residents," and added, "We will work closely with relevant agencies to ensure that major rail and road projects proceed smoothly without disruption."

He further stated, "Based on neighborhood plans that reflect the opinions of the Residents’ Planning Group, we will create a resident-centered city where metropolitan transportation and pedestrian networks harmoniously coexist."

Namyangju City plans to continue strengthening cooperation with the central government and related agencies, focusing administrative resources on creating a city where metropolitan transportation networks and livable neighborhoods are organically connected.

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