Parking enforcement suspended near Gyeongan Market; absolute no-parking zones excluded
The city of Gwangju announced Friday it will temporarily suspend parking enforcement and open 15 paid public parking lots free of charge during the chuseok holiday to boost the local economy and ease parking for homebound travelers.
The city will suspend parking enforcement around Gyeongan Market and Gonjiam Market — areas expected to see a surge in visitors — from Sept. 19 to Sept. 27, a nine-day period. Enforcement at 356 no-parking zones across the city will also be suspended for seven days, from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27.
However, areas where parking is absolutely prohibited for safety reasons will be excluded from the suspension. These include spots within 5 meters of fire hydrants, within 5 meters of intersection corners and within 10 meters of bus stops, as well as crosswalks, school zones, sidewalks, and bridges and tunnels.
During the suspension period, authorities will focus on guidance and warnings rather than citations. Fines through the resident reporting system will continue to apply only in absolute no-parking zones.
The city will also open 15 paid public parking lots free of charge for seven days from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27. The lots are located in Gyeongan-dong, near Gyeongan Market, Yeok-dong, Sangbeoncheon, the Gonjiam drainage pump station, the Gwangju transit-oriented area, Songjeong-dong village, the Gyeongan drainage pump station, Yangbeol-dong, Hoguk Boun Park, Gonjiam No. 1 public parking lot, the Gonjiam transit-oriented area, Sinhyeon Administrative and Cultural Center, the Gwangju Station transfer hub, and the Gyeongan-dong former mineral spring public parking lot.
The city said the measures are intended to reduce parking inconvenience for residents and homebound travelers visiting traditional markets and commercial districts during the chuseok holiday and to help keep vehicle traffic flowing smoothly.
"I hope the temporary parking enforcement suspension and free public parking will ease the inconvenience for homebound travelers and help revitalize local businesses," Mayor Park Gwan-yeol said.
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