Scandal in Stade: About the dilapidated bus stop on Hohenwedeler Weg!

Scandal in Stade: About the dilapidated bus stop on Hohenwedeler Weg!

There are many bus stops in Cologne that could use a little more love and care. A particularly drastic example can be found in Stade, where the bus station on Hohenwedeler Weg is severely neglected. According to a report by District newspaper weekly The stop is in a depressing condition and shows how important public transport is in the entire region.

In an age where driving is expensive and environmental pollution is increasing, public transport needs to become even more attractive. This is not just a problem for Stade, but also affects many other cities, including Cologne. The public transport infrastructure urgently needs to be improved in order to be perceived as a real alternative to cars. In accordance with the objectives of Future public transport network By 2030, capacities are to be doubled so that demand can be met. Sustainable public transport must be modern and accessible.

The path to improving infrastructure

How can this be implemented? One possibility is the targeted expansion of the infrastructure, which increases comfort for passengers. Many stops don't even have any real weather protection, which isn't particularly inviting. Improvements could also include the use of technological innovations such as digital passenger information.

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Creating a clean and comfortable environment at stops is just one piece of the puzzle. The construction work must also be carried out faster and more efficiently, which is currently hampered by long approval processes. The state government is committed to lowering these hurdles and thus driving forward the expansion of the infrastructure, as in the example of the “Digital Hub Stuttgart”, which is to be implemented by 2025. Digital technology is being promoted to improve public transport.

The challenges are great, but it is clear that a modern, well-developed infrastructure for traffic is essential for survival. The intolerable condition of the stops must be taken as an impetus to actively integrate the topics of climate and sustainable mobility into the cityscape.

All in all, the future of Cologne's public transport is in jeopardy. It is time for us to roll up our sleeves and take the initiative together to create change here too.