Public Transport Infrastructure Gets Major Safety & Accessibility Boost
Local authorities have announced significant improvements to the public transport infrastructure in the area. The project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability for all users, particularly children and those with mobility challenges.
The most notable change is the expansion of Ernst-Reuter Street. The road will be fully closed between Friedrich-Ebert and Reinhard-Strecker Streets until August 15 to accommodate the work. During this time, bus lines 31 and N7 will be rerouted, with temporary stops at 'Neuer Friedhof' and 'Lange Straße'.
Upon completion, buses will stop at the same height on Ernst-Reuter Street, and a middle door will be installed for easier access by passengers with rollators, strollers, or wheelchairs. The existing waiting hall on Friedrich-Ebert Street will be demolished, and the area will be transformed into a green space.
Sidewalks and waiting areas will be widened to accommodate more children, and a barrier-free, unsecured crossing will be created over Reinhard-Strecker Street. Pedestrian crossings over Ernst-Reuter Street, east and west of the school, will also be made barrier-free and lit to current standards. Tactile elements will guide visually impaired individuals to the waiting and boarding area. The bus stop will feature a green roof with drought-resistant plants for climate adaptation.
These improvements, set to be completed by mid-August, will significantly enhance the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of the public transport infrastructure in the area. The changes aim to better serve the needs of all users, including children, those with mobility challenges, and the visually impaired.
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