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VCD demands: Stop the isolation of the old town of Passau!
The German Transport Club is calling for the isolation of the old town of Passau, which has existed for five months, to be lifted in order to ensure the mobility of residents.
VCD demands: Stop the isolation of the old town of Passau!
The old town of Passau is in the middle of misery. The heart of the city has been cut off from traffic for five months now, which is causing considerable harm not only to residents but also to employees. Loud PNP The Verkehrsclub Deutschland (VCD) is emphatically calling for an end to this isolation. The suspension bridge, which was supposed to enable bus traffic through the old town, was closed at the beginning of March and has been causing chaos ever since.
Currently there are only a handful of small buses running every hour. What is particularly annoying is the shutdown of the city bus during lunchtime and on Saturdays, which means that many residents and employees are cut off from public transport. Bernd Sluka, the chairman of the VCD Passau district association, criticizes the lack of alternatives and states: “Surrounding stops and the replacement stop on Angerstrasse are not an adequate replacement.” In addition, there are no bus stops within 300 meters of the old town, which further exacerbates the situation.
Students and people with limited mobility are severely affected
The consequences should not be underestimated. Students have difficulty getting to the stops, and people with limited mobility are particularly affected. In view of the uncertain duration of the closure of the suspension bridge, the VCD is calling for more frequent bus connections. A feeder service that runs at least every hour, or better every half hour, is essential, says Sluka. “The city should instruct the municipal utilities to run the city bus more often,” he adds.
After the situation with the suspension bridge has been clarified, traffic for the old town will be replanned. This could also herald a traffic turnaround in Passau. After all, mobility is not only crucial for people's everyday lives, but also for the economy. In a report on the mobility transition, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) emphasizes that cities and municipalities must be the main actors in the implementation of new transport offerings. BMDV names the three keywords: avoidance, relocation and improvement.
It looks like the city could also benefit from citizens switching to alternative modes of transportation. This solution could help reduce dependency on cars while strengthening public transport. The need for reliable and frequent transport in the old town is obvious.
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In summary, it is clear: mobility in the old town of Passau must finally be boosted again. Residents and employees have the right to get to their destinations quickly and easily. Innovative transport solutions could also help to revitalize the old town and give its residents back some quality of life.