Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to develop a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians and secure pedestrians' right of way for citizens of the Seoul Metropolitan Government by providing for basic matters concerning the securing of pedestrians' right of way for citizens and by implementing policies of the Seoul Metropolitan Government on the pedestrian environment comprehensively as planned. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6829, Mar. 22, 2018>

Article 2 (Definitions) The terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:
1. The term "pedestrians' right of way" means pedestrians' right to walk safely and comfortably;
2. The term "pedestrian environment" means the entire environment that affects pedestrian traffic and activities, including physical, perceptual, and mental aspects and systems related thereto;
3. Deleted. <by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009>

Article 3 (Fundamental Responsibilities) (1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall perform fundamental duties regarding the following matters in order to create a city in which all pedestrians are pleased and able to walk comfortably: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009; Ordinance No. 6829, Mar. 22, 2018>
1. Securing of pedestrians' right of way;
2. Maintenance and management of facilities for the pedestrian environment;
3. Improvement of the pedestrian environment;
4. Citizens' participation and cooperation in the improvement of the pedestrian environment;
5. Prevention of safety accidents while walking;
6. Other matters necessary for the securing of pedestrians' right of way, the maintenance and management of facilities for the pedestrian environment, and the improvement of the pedestrian environment.
(2) The Mayor shall endeavor to render full assistance in each autonomous Gu's efforts to establish policies on the improvement of the pedestrian environment and improvement projects.

Article 4 (Citizens' Rights and Duties) (1) Every citizen of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as "citizen") has a right to live in a safe and comfortable pedestrian environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6829, Mar. 22, 2018>
(2) Every citizen has a right to be informed of the establishment and implementation of policies on the securing of pedestrians' right of way and the improvement of the pedestrian environment.
(3) Every citizen owes a duty to participate and cooperate actively in projects for the improvement of the pedestrian environment.
(4) Every citizen should be careful to use electronic devices such as smart phones to prevent safety accidents while walking. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 6829, Mar. 22, 2018>

Article 5 (Establishment of Basic Plan for Improvement of Pedestrian Environment) (1) The Mayor shall establish a basic plan for the improvement of the pedestrian environment every five years and an annual implementation plan every year. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009>
(2) Each basic plan for the pedestrian environment shall include the matters provided for in Article 7 (2) of the Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Enhancement Act and in each subparagraph of Article 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the same act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6016, Oct. 8, 2015>
(3) When the Mayor intends to establish a basic plan for the pedestrian environment or revise the plan with regard to an important matter, he/she shall collect and reflect citizens' opinions thoroughly therein. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5909, May 14, 2015>
(4) When a major plan related to the pedestrian environment, such as an urban plan, is established or revised, the Mayor shall ensure to have the basic plan for the pedestrian environment reflected therein.

Article 6 (Establishment of Guidelines for Development) (1) The Mayor shall prescribe guidelines for the development of the pedestrian environment, which shall be complied with in the course of the improvement of the pedestrian environment, and establish related plans so as to apply them to the operation, management, etc. of traffic facilities. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009>
(2) When the Mayor intends to prescribe guidelines for the development of the pedestrian environment pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall examine the following matters and reflect them in the guidelines: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009; Ordinance No. 5459, Mar. 28, 2013; Ordinance No. 5909, May 14, 2015>
1. Matters concerning the improvement of the pedestrian environment around main roads;
2. Matters concerning the improvement of school routes;
3. Matters concerning the improvement of side roads;
4. Matters concerning the improvement of the pedestrian environment in areas with heavy pedestrial traffic, such as roads with high concentrations of tourists or shops;
5. Matters concerning the maintenance of sidewalks;
6. Matters concerning the installation and maintenance of crosswalks;
7. Matters concerning the improvement of the pedestrian environment in connection with public transportation;
8. Matters concerning the creation of vehicle-free streets;
9. Matters concerning the improvement of wide intersections;
10. Matters concerning the development of non-smoking environment of roads and exclusive pedestrian roads pursuant to Article 2 of the Road Traffic Act;
11. Other matters concerning the improvement of the pedestrian environment.
(3) Further specific guidelines for the development of the pedestrian environment, in which the matters under subparagraphs of paragraph (2) shall be reflected, shall be prescribed by rule. <Newly Inserted by Ordinance No. 4885, Nov. 11, 2009>

Article 7 (Financial Support, etc.) (1) The Mayor shall prepare measures for raising funds required for the implementation of policies on the improvement of the pedestrian environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5909, May 14, 2015>
(2) The Mayor may subsidize, within the budget, some of costs and expenses incurred in each autonomous Gu's projects for the improvement of the pedestrian environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 5909, May 14, 2015>

Article 8 (Delegation of Authority) The Mayor may delegate part of his/her authority under the provisions of this Ordinance to the head of each Gu.

Article 9 (Enforcement Rule) Matters necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by rule.