Way blocked: trouble for new bus stops in Sellin!

Way blocked: trouble for new bus stops in Sellin!

in Sellin, a popular destination on the Baltic Sea, the redesign of the bus stops in the main street ensures a lot of ignition material. Residents and visitors are anything but enthusiastic about the current situation that makes it difficult to move through the city unhindered, especially parents with strollers and seniors. The two newly set up Warthäuschen completely block the sidewalk, which according to Ostsee-Zeitung Userted comments on social media leads.

criticism also rises from the pedestrians who are forced to switch to the street. The unfortunate location is particularly noticeable for students from the nearby CJD school and primary school. Around 530 students now have to wait for the bus after lessons at the Hauptstraße stop, since the stop on Granitzer Strasse cannot be approached due to construction work. "The Warthäuschen are only temporarily here and will be dismantled again after the measures have been completed in November," says Mayor Andreas Käske.

functional changes and security

Despite the inconvenience, supporters of the warning arguments that the new stops are necessary to ensure that pupils and passengers no longer have to be in the rain. A specially set-up area of needs should also make it easier to cross the road. This measure is part of the safety requirements of the Vorpommern-Rügen Transport Society (VVR), which emphasizes that the municipality of Sellin has acted as a property developer.

The decision not to place the stops on Gartenstraße resulted from conflicts with a resident. The new solution could be seen as a step in the right direction, but access to the stop remains a challenge, especially for people with disabilities. The accessibility, as they are in different laws, including the “Law for Equality of People with Disabilities (BGG)”, has a key role.

accessibility in local public transport

The discussion is also about accessibility in public transport. In view of an aging society and the increasing number of people restricted mobility, the creation of a barrier -free access to transport is becoming increasingly important. The Federal Ministry of Transport emphasizes that it is striving for a complete accessibility in public transport and from the end of June 2025 new specifications in certain areas of Passenger transport services must be observed. Basically, accessibility is perceived as a quality increase for all users, not only for people with disabilities.

The Moovit app supports users in using local public transport in the region by offering detailed directions and information on timetables and ticket prices. This type of integration could possibly be important for school traffic in order to make it easier for the students to access, such as the platform in Moovit

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation in Sellin will develop while the construction work progresses. A sustainable solution is urgently required to ensure both the security and mobility of residents and visitors.