Regensburg on course for the future: Innovative public transport system from France discovered!

Regensburg on course for the future: Innovative public transport system from France discovered!

Last week, a delegation from Regensburg went on an exciting excursion to the French cities of Strasbourg, Metz and Nancy. Among the members who traveled were city councilors, representatives of the municipal utility and other interest groups who pursued a common goal: to find new impulses for a sustainable bus network. Regensburger Nachrichten reports that the group was looking for innovative concepts for local public transport (ÖPNV) in order to make it more attractive and efficient in Regensburg.

In Metz, the delegation visited the traffic management center of the “METTIS” system, which stands for “bus à haut stufe de service” – i.e. buses with a high level of service. The participants were able to drive a double articulated bus to the maintenance center and exchange ideas with experts on site. These technical possibilities could also be of interest to Regensburg, as the managing director of the municipal utility Manfred Koller noted.

Visit the modern bus systems

Each stop on the trip offered valuable insights into how modern bus systems work. In Nancy, delegates were presented with the fully electric BHNS system, which uses double articulated buses on their own routes. These vehicles are characterized by higher speed and capacity compared to classic public buses.

Strasbourg, another stop, was also a highlight. Here the delegates tested the “Line G”, a metrobus that mostly runs on its own route, but also runs in mixed traffic. At a reception in the town hall, deputy mayor Marina Lafay and Philippe Pagenot informed about the previous successes and future plans of the BHNS system, which has significantly improved the public transport situation.

Important findings and plans for Regensburg

Mayor Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer emphasized the need for careful planning of the road network and the use of intelligent planning and control tools. It becomes clear that a well-designed infrastructure is crucial to optimize public transport. The experiences and the impressions collected will have a significant influence on the upcoming planning in Regensburg.

In summary, it can be said that the excursion was not only a valuable learning experience, but could also set the course for a modern and efficient local transport structure in Regensburg. With innovative approaches from France, the city could come one step closer to efficient and user-friendly public transport in the future.