Deidesheim is fighting for barrier -free bus stops - criticism is growing!

Deidesheim is fighting for barrier -free bus stops - criticism is growing!

In Deidesheim, the planned relocation of the bus stop at the train station is still determined by political discussions. According to a report by Rheinpfalz there is a deficit in the implementation of barrier-free bus stops. The stop should not only be relocated, but also expanded, which is in the context of the planned construction area D8.

As early as August 2021, the city council was discussed on the redesign of the area around the train station and the need for a barrier -free bus stop on the east side was emphasized. This is part of a larger plan to improve the accessibility and security for all citizens, especially for people restricted mobility.

political demands and concerns

The SPD parliamentary group in the Didesheim city council has also commented on the topic and demands clarity about the schedule of the measures. According to a statement by the SPD Deidesheim , the community and city received a request for accessible design as early as 2017. In addition, the urgency of the project was pointed out in 2020, but the implementation appears slow.

dealing with the planning has raised concerns. The SPD faction criticizes that there is only a practical solution in preliminary planning, which is not considered sufficient. The draft is said to be decided in a hurry, which gives the impression that not all suggestions have been sufficiently discussed. The specific concerns include long waiting times at the stop and the insufficient consideration of students who have to cross tracks to get to secondary schools.

infrastructure and accessibility

The total length of the holding bays for outweighing articular buses is considered inadequate. This is particularly problematic for line 580. Another point of criticism affects the protection options for rain, which are inadequate, especially during school. In addition, the new stop is planned on a busy road, which raises questions about traffic safety.

Particular attention is paid to the students who use the stops increasingly. The SPD therefore demands that the crossing via Appengasse is significantly marked and that additional safety measures such as signs and signal -technical support are paid to.

Missing elements and future developments

Another aspect that is often addressed in the discussion are missing components in planning. These include, for example, bicycle boxes and a toilet system at the train station that have received positive feedback at other locations. There are also symptoms about buses on line 512, which run the engines while holding, which creates noise and air pollution.