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Path blocked: Trouble over new bus stops in Sellin!
In Sellin, the renovation of new bus stops is causing dissatisfaction. Pedestrians move onto the street and safety measures have been taken.
Path blocked: Trouble over new bus stops in Sellin!
In Sellin, a popular destination on the Baltic Sea, the redesign of the bus stops on the main street is causing quite a stir. Residents and visitors are anything but enthusiastic about the current situation, which makes it difficult for pedestrians, especially parents with strollers and seniors, to move freely through the city. The two newly erected shelters completely block the sidewalk, which is loud Baltic Sea newspaper leading to angry comments on social media.
Criticism also comes from pedestrians who are forced to move onto the street. The unfortunate situation is particularly noticeable for students at the nearby CJD school and elementary school. Around 530 students now have to wait for the bus at the Hauptstrasse stop after class because the stop on Granitzer Strasse cannot be reached due to construction work. “The shelters are only here temporarily and will be dismantled once the measures are completed in November,” reassures Mayor Andreas Käske.
Functional changes and safety
Despite the inconvenience, supporters of the bus shelters argue that the new stops are necessary to ensure students and passengers no longer have to stand in the rain. A specially installed traffic light should also make it easier to cross the road safely. This measure is part of the safety requirements of the Vorpommern-Rügen transport company (VVR), which emphasizes that the municipality of Sellin acted as the developer.
The decision not to locate the stops on Gartenstrasse resulted from conflicts with a local 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. Accessibility, as set out in various laws, including the “Act on Equality for People with Disabilities (BGG)”, plays a key role here.
Accessibility in local public transport
The discussion also revolves around accessibility in public transport. In view of an aging society and the increasing number of people with limited mobility, creating barrier-free access to transport services is becoming increasingly important. The Federal Ministry of Transport highlights that it aims to achieve complete accessibility in public transport by January 1, 2022 and that new requirements must be observed in certain areas of passenger transport services from the end of June 2025. In principle, accessibility is perceived as an increase in quality for all users, not just for people with disabilities.
The Moovit app helps users use public transport in the region by providing detailed directions and information on timetables and ticket prices. This type of integration could potentially be important for school transport to make it easier for students to access, as the platform in Moovit documented.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation in Sellin will develop as construction work progresses. A sustainable solution is urgently needed to ensure both the safety and mobility of residents and visitors.