Governor Choo Mi-ae of Gyeonggi: "No Compromise on Residents' Safety and Mobility Rights Even Amid Fiscal Crisis"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae stressed the importance of protecting the rights to safety and mobility—both directly connected to the lives of residents—even amid a fiscal crisis. She announced plans to strengthen timely maintenance of key infrastructure, including paving repairs for national and local roads as well as maintenance for bridges, tunnels, and underpasses. In addition, she stated that Gyeonggi Province will push forward with the 'Metropolitan Area 30-Minute Commute Transformation' by ensuring that the province's core rail projects are reflected in the national rail network plan.

Governor Choo made these remarks on the 11th while receiving work reports from the Construction Headquarters, Railroad, Port & Logistics Bureau, and Transportation Bureau at the northern Gyeonggi Provincial Office.

First, regarding the Construction Headquarters, Governor Choo said, "No matter how serious the fiscal crisis is, there can be no compromise on safety as it is directly linked to the lives of the residents." She instructed that "reinforced standards, plans, and budgets should be established so that paving repairs for national and local roads can be carried out as needed for safety."

She also called for timely maintenance of key facilities such as bridges, tunnels, and underpasses to prevent accidents. The aim is not only to secure the safety of these facilities through prompt repairs, but also to avoid large-scale maintenance in the future and thereby reduce the budget over the long term.

In the rail sector, Governor Choo stressed the necessity of reflecting as many of Gyeonggi's core projects as possible in the national rail network plan to achieve the 'Metropolitan Area 30-Minute Commute Transformation.'

Gyeonggi Province Governor Chu Mi-ae is visiting the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Government Building on the 11th to receive reports on the department's work. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Governor Choo said, "To realize Gyeonggi Province's 'Metropolitan Area 30-Minute Commute Transformation,' please do your utmost to ensure that the fifth National Rail Network Plan includes the province's core rail projects. I will take the initiative myself."

She also called for the expansion of the urban rail network in connection with the GTX. She instructed officials to build a robust transfer system centered on railway stations and to actively implement policies—such as promoting the use of bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMs)—to reduce 'last mile' travel time from stations and stops to final destinations. 'Last Mile' refers to the final section of the journey from public transport to one's end destination, while PM (Personal Mobility) refers to devices like electric scooters.

Governor Choo emphasized, "The right to mobility is the most urgent and vital livelihood issue," adding, "We must drive transformative transportation innovations that residents can truly feel."

Gyeonggi Province plans to strengthen discussions with the central government to ensure its core rail projects are included in the national rail network plan. At the same time, the province will boost connectivity between the GTX and urban railways, establish a transfer system centered on railway stations, and promote the use of last mile transportation methods.

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