From 8:18am to 11:00am, on September 20
The event, 2009 Riding a Bicycle Campaign, will be held on September 20, 2009. Opening of the event will begin at 08:18 and it will finish at 11:00. Participants who ride a bicycle will drive by arranged course. Therefore, during that time, several traffic sections will be closed and controlled. So if someone wants to go to Ilsan or Shinchon by using KangByeon Buk road, they would pass by Olympic road or detour.
Specific controlled sections are the Mapo bridge ~ the Seo Kang bridge ~ the Yanghwa bridge and World Cup Park. Therefore cars or others can’t go.
A bicycle is one of the public transportation
Some incumbent assemblymen will participate in Green Festival. They also agree that riding a bicycle makes popular in our every life. One of the members, Kang said, “Our bicycles are not regarded as public transportation because it is limited to use for our health and everyday life. However, riding a bicycle is a great help to settle our environmental pollution and traffic problems.”
Kang also said, “The law, which was related to using a bicycle, was enacted in 1995. However, It is not pertinent to the present situation.” and “We are trying to promote suitable laws.”
Keep in mind following the rules
Prohibition of listening to something by earphone.
Participants will arrive in Kwang Hwa Moon Plaza, and they must put on a helmet.
This event is large-scale festival because about 5,000 people take part in this ceremony. Nothing is more important than making secure. So, the executive officer gives emphasis on safety and maintaining order. Also all participants have to go through H1N1 examination.
In addition, protection masks will be provided, so someone who shows H1N1 symptoms such as a high fever, she/he will be sent back to the hospital and can’t join in the race.
Because participant’s safety is important, the speed is restricted to 15 ~20 kilometers an hour here, and rider must maintain interval at least 1 meter. They can’t use cellular phone or MP3. And then, if emergency situation happens, they must let security guards know their emergency.
The destination is Seoul World Cup Stadium. Someone, who gets to their destination, receives a bicycle burglar alarm and a bottle of water which name is “Arisu”. In addition, Green Concert will begin at 10:30 . A lot of singers will play wonderful performance.
The government has been part of coping with the Climate Change because of global warming, and tries to accomplish their mission which is that protecting environment and reducing CO2 emissions. Therefore, they carry out bicycle campaign throughout the country.
* Comments
I really like to ride a bicycle. So, I want to participate in this festival. However, I didn’t apply for this event because I didn’t know how to register this race… It’s a great pity. I will be waiting for next year and certainly volunteer festival!
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Why don't you just show up. The will certainly let you ride even if you didn't sign up.
ReplyDeleteI would love to do it too. I need to get a bike first :)
Dan
It was impossible, because they alredy had a list of names.
ReplyDeleteI should have applied for this program in advance.
I am looking forward to a next event. ^^