Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, expressed his commitment on October 20 to enhance citizen mobility through advanced mobility technologies.
During the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) held in Fukuoka, Japan, Mayor Shin introduced Seongnam's future transportation policies and emphasized the need for expanded international cooperation to build a sustainable transportation system.
In a video message, he highlighted the importance of creating a human-centered transportation system that allows all citizens to move conveniently. He stated, "We are focusing our policy direction on enhancing mobility convenience that citizens can feel in their daily lives by strengthening connections between transportation modes using advanced mobility technologies."
Mayor Shin is working on establishing a future transportation infrastructure through the Mobility Specialized City project, which includes an integrated transportation service platform, autonomous shuttles, and mobility hubs.
This initiative aims to improve mobility convenience between new towns and the old city center by connecting various transportation modes and expanding citizen-centered transportation services.
Additionally, Mayor Shin introduced the 17th Asia High-Level Forum on Sustainable Transport (EST), scheduled to take place from March 16 to 19, 2027, at Seongnam City Hall. He called for active participation from cities in the Asia-Pacific region and representatives from international organizations.
During the forum, he plans to share experiences in sustainable transportation policies and future mobility, as well as discuss collaboration strategies with cities and international organizations.
Shin Sang-jin added, "We will strive to expand citizen-centered future transportation services and enhance Seongnam's competitiveness in future mobility through cooperation with cities across Asia."
Meanwhile, the 15th Asia-Pacific Cities Summit gathered over 500 participants, including city officials and representatives from international organizations, to explore sustainable urban infrastructure, responses to low birth rates and aging populations, and strategies for building resilient cities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
During the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) held in Fukuoka, Japan, Mayor Shin introduced Seongnam's future transportation policies and emphasized the need for expanded international cooperation to build a sustainable transportation system.
In a video message, he highlighted the importance of creating a human-centered transportation system that allows all citizens to move conveniently. He stated, "We are focusing our policy direction on enhancing mobility convenience that citizens can feel in their daily lives by strengthening connections between transportation modes using advanced mobility technologies."
Mayor Shin is working on establishing a future transportation infrastructure through the Mobility Specialized City project, which includes an integrated transportation service platform, autonomous shuttles, and mobility hubs.
This initiative aims to improve mobility convenience between new towns and the old city center by connecting various transportation modes and expanding citizen-centered transportation services.
Additionally, Mayor Shin introduced the 17th Asia High-Level Forum on Sustainable Transport (EST), scheduled to take place from March 16 to 19, 2027, at Seongnam City Hall. He called for active participation from cities in the Asia-Pacific region and representatives from international organizations.
During the forum, he plans to share experiences in sustainable transportation policies and future mobility, as well as discuss collaboration strategies with cities and international organizations.
Shin Sang-jin added, "We will strive to expand citizen-centered future transportation services and enhance Seongnam's competitiveness in future mobility through cooperation with cities across Asia."
Meanwhile, the 15th Asia-Pacific Cities Summit gathered over 500 participants, including city officials and representatives from international organizations, to explore sustainable urban infrastructure, responses to low birth rates and aging populations, and strategies for building resilient cities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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