How to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 10 % in Seoul
Seoul was able to reduce their CO2 emissions by 10% annually. Of course, it was through a policy which aimed at individual transport. The really unique thing is that the...
No Passengers on Yongin’s Everline
The light rail line in Yongin connecting Giheung-Station to Everland operates since a month. We wrote about the opening of this Everline and all the issues after the completion. Now...
Vision of Transport in Seoul for 2030
Surprisingly, last week the Seoul Metropolitan Government published their vision for transport in 2030. This is going to lead the direction of transport planning in Seoul for almost two decades....
YongIn Everline to Finally Open (For real this time!)
Though some thought the day would never come, the Yongin Everline finally opens on April 26 for service following an opening ceremony which begins at 3pm. Using the line will be free all...
Bike Path Extension at Cheonggyecheon
Since the first time that I’ve heard that the whole Cheonggyecheon is going to be sidelined with bike paths, I waited for this day. I marked it in my calendar,...
A Transport Conference About Happiness and Creativity
On Friday I’ve attended a transport conference about challenges and goals in Korea in the next 12 months. President Park Geun-Hye strongly emphasized in her inauguration speech that happiness of...
Overview of Seoul’s Car-Sharing Services
Earlier this year, we wrote about Seoul Metropolitan Government‘s carsharing service which started two months ago. Actually that wasn’t the first car-sharing service in Korea’s capital and also some more followed...
Safety Issues on Shinbundang Line
One of the youngest subway lines in Seoul’s metropolitan region has some problems, which could become a serious safety issue. Certain parts of the subway rail tracks on the Shinbundang...
Alternatives Being Investigated for Wolmido’s Monorail
The fate of Incheon’s monorail, Wolmi Eunha Rail, lies in the hands of the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) after a disastrous history since the line’s initial “completion” in 2009....
Seoul to Begin Night Bus Services
Update: This trial was successful and now we have 9 night lines operating in Seoul. More information can be retrieved here. One question that is often asked by many while...