Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on September 22 that "Chojin Station will transform into a major transportation hub in Ansan, connecting six railway lines."
During the groundbreaking ceremony for the 'Chojin Station Transfer Parking Lot Project' held at the Baegun Park parking lot in Danwon-gu, Mayor Lee expressed his commitment to enhancing the railway transfer system centered around Chojin Station.
The project aims to secure much-needed parking space in line with the expansion of the railway network and to establish a convenient transfer base for commuters switching from cars to trains.
This initiative is particularly significant as it connects the mayor's efforts to improve the railway network and transportation infrastructure with the convenience of daily life.
Currently, Chojin Station serves the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 4, the Suin-Bundang Line, and the Sosa-Won-si Line.
Once the new Shin-Ansan Line, the KTX from Incheon, and the KTX on the West Coast Line are connected, it is expected to expand into a transportation hub with access to all six railway lines.
To proactively respond to this railway network expansion, Mayor Lee is pushing for the development of the transfer parking lot.
The project will involve a total investment of 128 billion won, including 34.5 billion won from the provincial government and 93.5 billion won from the city. The plan includes constructing a two-story, three-tier parking facility covering approximately 4,668 square meters on a 14,748 square meter site, adding 182 new parking spaces.
The existing flat parking lot will also be expanded from 194 spaces to 273 spaces.
Upon completion, the Chojin Station area will have a total of 455 parking spaces, with the project expected to be completed by October 2027.
In particular, the mayor plans to temporarily open some of the flat parking spaces ahead of the KTX launch from Incheon to minimize inconvenience for citizens.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Mayor Lee presented a vision for Chojin Station as a key transportation hub in Ansan, capable of utilizing six railway lines. He outlined plans to enhance accessibility to the station and improve the parking and transfer environment to facilitate public transportation use for residents.
This transfer parking lot project is seen as more than just an expansion of parking facilities; it aims to integrate with surrounding development projects.
In other words, it seeks to create a hub where transportation and daily life converge by linking it with the Ansan Line underground development project and the Chojin Station area development project.
For citizens using Chojin Station, the expansion of railway lines and the issues of parking and transfers have been significant concerns.
One regular user of Chojin Station stated, "Even if I want to use the train, if parking is inconvenient, it’s hard to leave my car and use public transport. If enough transfer parking is secured, it will be easier to use the station."
Another citizen remarked, "If the KTX and various railway lines are connected in the future, I believe more people will use Chojin Station. I hope not only the parking lot but also the pedestrian environment and transfer routes to the station will be improved for convenience."
Meanwhile, Mayor Lee plans to develop Chojin Station into a future transportation and living hub in Ansan by linking the transfer parking lot project with the expansion of the railway network, the underground development of the Ansan Line, and the Chojin Station area development.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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