▲ 남양주시청 전경  © 브레이크뉴스 하인규 기자

(남양주=브레이크뉴스 경기동북부)하인규 기자=남양주시(시장 주광덕)는 시민들의 대중교통 복지 향상을 위해 지난 5월 K-패스 사업을 시행했고 오는 8월 10일로 예정된 별내선 개통에 맞춰 별내선(지하철 8호선)과 진접선(지하철 4호선)에 기후동행카드를 시행한다.

지난 4일 시는 교통혜택에 소외가 많았던 수도권 동부지역 중 최초로 서울시와 업무협약을 체결했고 시스템 개발과 예산확보 등에 박차를 가하고 있다. 이로써 남양주시민은 별내선 개통과 동시에 기후동행카드의 다양한 혜택을 서울시민과 동등하게 누릴 수 있게 된다.

주광덕 시장은 “시민 한분 한분의 현명한 선택으로 더 많은 교통복지 혜택을  누리도록 그 기회를 만들어 내는 것, 그것이 나의 소명이라 생각한다”며 “앞으로도 다양한 교통정책으로 시민의 이동권을 최대로 보장하기 위해 최선의 노력을 다하겠다”고 말했다.

한편, 시는 현재 월 15회 이상 대중교통을 이용하는 가입대상자의 75%를 넘는 4만3000여 명이 K패스 혜택을 누리고 있고, 이는 당초 예상을 훌쩍넘는 수치로 시민들의 호응이 뜨거운만큼 추경을 통해 약 14억원의 예산을 더 확보할 계획이다.

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Namyangju City realizes transportation welfare through ‘implementation of K-Pass’ and introduction of ‘Climate Companion Card’

- Following the implementation of the K-Pass last May, the Climate Companion Card will be implemented simultaneously with the opening of the Byeolnae Line on August 10th.

- Mayor Joo Gwang-deok: “We will provide opportunities for various transportation benefits and ensure maximum mobility for citizens.”

-Reporter Ha In-gyu

(Namyangju = Break News Northeastern Gyeonggi) Namyangju City (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) implemented the K-Pass project last May to improve the public transportation welfare of citizens, and in line with the opening of the Byeolnae Line scheduled for August 10, the Byeolnae Line (Subway Line 8) and Jin-gu Climate Companion Card will be implemented at the terminal (Subway Line 4).

On the 4th, the city signed a business agreement with Seoul City for the first time among the eastern regions of the metropolitan area that were often excluded from transportation benefits, and is accelerating system development and securing budget. As a result, Namyangju citizens will be able to enjoy the various benefits of the Climate Companion Card equally with Seoul citizens upon the opening of the Byeolnae Line.

Mayor Joo Gwang-deok said, “I think it is my mission to create opportunities for each citizen to enjoy more transportation welfare benefits through wise choices,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to maximize citizens’ mobility rights through various transportation policies.” “I will do my best,” he said.

Meanwhile, the city currently reports that over 43,000 people, or more than 75% of those who use public transportation more than 15 times a month, are enjoying the benefits of the K Pass. This figure far exceeds the original expectations, and as the response from citizens has been so enthusiastic, the city will provide approximately We plan to secure an additional budget of 1.4 billion won.