GWANGJU, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gwangju has implemented a smart crosswalk system that automatically extends crossing times for elderly or mobility-impaired pedestrians who may need extra time to cross the street safely. According to city officials on July 1, the “Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Smart Crosswalk” developed in collaboration with the Gwangju [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — North Gyeongsang Province installed a smart traffic safety system for crosswalks in Gumi to prevent traffic accidents. The system, installed in the children’s safety zone at Gumi’s Okgye Elementary School, is comprised of a smart ground lighting system and traffic safety signs for crosswalks. The system detects pedestrian movement [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Only 1 in 10 drivers stop and give way to pedestrians trying to cross a crosswalk without traffic lights, a recent report revealed. The results were based on a survey conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) on the safety of pedestrians on four-lane roads in Cheongju and [...]