Incheon Metropolitan City said on Jan. 5 it will push a pilot program to create "streets without scooters" on three roads in total, including two sections in the Songdo cram school district and one section on Bupyeong's themed street. The move aims to prevent pedestrian safety accidents caused by personal mobility devices (PM).
It is the second time, after Seoul in May last year, that the city has pursued a pilot program for streets without scooters. After a demand survey of district offices and a traffic safety review by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, the city designated three of seven candidate road sections in Dec. last year as no-scooter zones.
The city plans to begin operating streets without scooters as soon as preparations are complete in the designated areas. It is currently consulting with relevant agencies on guidance and enforcement measures, including installing safety signs banning PM traffic.
Jang Cheol-bae, head of Incheon's transportation bureau, said, "Streets without scooters are a measure that puts pedestrian safety first," and added, "Even before laws and systems are refined, we will manage high-risk sections step by step to create a safe walking environment."