South Korea: Traffic Demand Management Policy

The Traffic Management Policy includes measures such as an automobile numbering program, commuting bus operation, variation in commuting hours and reducing ‘traffic inducement charges’ for companies implementing Traffic Demand Management. Furthermore, chronic traffic congestion areas are being designated as traffic congestion special management zones, and improvements in signaling, marking, traffic and parking lot use are being made.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: The rate of national roads with more than 4 lanes will be increased from 33% in 2001 to 50% in 2010.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC