Gyeongju City Council Concludes 301st First Regular Session... Councilmember Kim Dongsoo: "Urgent Need for Traffic Safety Measures at Residential Alley Intersections"

The Gyeongju City Council held the third plenary session of its 301st First Regular Session in the council chamber on October 22, concluding its 22-day schedule.

Before the plenary session, Assemblyman Kim Dongsoo (Wolseong-Dongcheon) delivered a five-minute floor speech, saying, "Illegal parking at four-way intersections in residential alleys blocks drivers' visibility and threatens the safety of pedestrians, including children and older adults," and called for fundamental measures to address the problem.

The Gyeongju City Council, led by Chair Im Hwal, held the third plenary session of its 301st first regular session at the main chamber on the 22nd, wrapping up 22 days of proceedings. Provided by the Gyeongju City Council.

Going beyond simple enforcement against illegal parking, Kim proposed four measures as part of an integrated traffic and parking policy: ▲conducting a survey of hazardous four-way intersections in residential alleys across the city ▲expanding on-site safety facilities, such as traffic mirrors, stop lines, and LED road studs ▲distributing small public parking lots with 5 to 20 spaces each across unused lots and city-owned land ▲operating pilot zones to improve traffic safety and parking conditions in alleys.

During the following questions on city administration, council members put forward a range of policy proposals and raised questions on current issues.

Assemblywoman Kim Gyeongju called for the prompt construction of an unbuilt urban planning road near the Hyeongok Prugio apartment complex, a shift in the service direction of the integrated smart tourism platform Gyeongjuro ON, and measures to boost its links with Gyeongju Mall.

Assemblywoman Kim Sanghui asked about a mid- to long-term plan to build a public long-term care facility for older adults in the Donggyeongju area, the formation of a regional transportation council between Gyeongju and Ulsan and the establishment of a public transportation system, and the development of a marine tourism belt in Donggyeongju.

Assemblyman Choi Jinyeol questioned whether procedures had been followed in selecting the winning design for the Seonggeon Renewal Center and called for design improvements to ensure the safety of older adults using senior centers.

Council Chair Lim Hwal said, "I hope the issues raised today will not end with responses alone, but will be actively reflected in city administration. I thank the council members who worked on the ground to ensure a thorough administrative audit, as well as the executive branch officials who provided conscientious answers."

Attention is now focused on whether the issues raised during this regular session concerning everyday safety and transportation, welfare, and tourism will be incorporated into concrete policies and budgets, leading to tangible improvements that residents can feel.

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