Barrier -free train station Aubing: Katja Weitzel fights for progress!

Barrier -free train station Aubing: Katja Weitzel fights for progress!

in Munich, more precisely at the Aubing S-Bahn station, has been boiling for over 40 years when it comes to accessible development. Despite countless attempts by citizens' initiatives to promote a future -proof expansion, the progress unfortunately falls by the wayside. The SPD member of the state parliament Katja Weitzel convened a round table on July 8, in which representatives of the city, the railway, citizens' initiatives as well as disabled advisory boards and district councilors took part. The goal was an open dialogue about the barrier -free expansion of the station. Weitzel agreed that the Situation can no longer be accepted and sees the barrier -free access as a question of justice and participation in society.

Although the four -track expansion of the S4 is being planned, it remains unclear when it is actually realized. Weitzel calls on the Free State to put the early barrier -free expansion of the station into practice. Their commitment shows that something should really be moved here, because the pressure from the population is growing.

urgent complaints from the residents

In addition, the residents of the underpass made their dissatisfaction under the Aubing S-Bahn station. A resident made an application for a temporary stroller or wheel ramp, but it was unsuccessful. The Greens in the district committee supported this claim and pointed out that there is no alternative access option to the train station at all, apart from Colmdorfstrasse. This makes it clear that the city has to comply with its obligations towards the citizens and the new residential area.

criticism becomes sound that the residents of Aubing have been waiting for improvements for years. The pressing inquiries from the population call for a rethink and increased efforts to make a barrier -free design of public space.

accessibility in public space

The importance of barrier -free access cannot be assessed highly enough, because the public space is more than just a continuous path; It is part of social life. Numerous experts share this opinion, because public space enables everyone to participate in social life. What is happening in our cityscape affects not only residents and passengers, but also the entire community. The elements that should ensure barrier -free design include shops, stops of public transport and various leisure areas.

The DIN 18040-3 sets an important basis for planning and executing barrier-free transport facilities in public spaces. Regulations and norms that must also be in line with European guidelines offer the legal framework for creating the most accessible infrastructure. These points illustrate how urgently the topic should be addressed.

Time is pushing, and the residents of Aubing have more than just one concern - they demand for changes, for a train station that is accessible to everyone. Katja Weitzel and the committed groups have taken on the topic. Now it is up to those responsible to take the necessary steps and to comply with the demand for barrier-free development of the S-Bahn station.

For more information, read the reports from evening newspaper and the information on accessibility on Federal Specialist for accessibility .