Geretsried makes bus travel barrier-free: 180,000 euros for renovation!

Geretsried makes bus travel barrier-free: 180,000 euros for renovation!

In Geretsried, accessibility in local public transport is very important. In order to meet the requirements of inclusive mobility, the city is investing a total of 180,000 euros in the barrier-free conversion of its bus stops. This initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Loud Mercury Geretsried has 43 bus stops, of which only ten are currently barrier-free; five more renovations are planned for this year 2025.

The conversion will take place gradually, with the initial focus being on the stops along the main traffic axes. A significant improvement will be achieved by installing digital passenger information systems at several stops. Districts such as the fire department school, Schubertweg and others will be upgraded in the coming months to be accessible and usable for all citizens.

Why accessibility is important

The efforts to create barrier-free public transport are part of an overarching strategy that has been required by law since 2022. The Public transport strategy 2030 According to this, mobility offers must be accessible to everyone. Accessibility not only affects the stops, but the entire travel chain - from the vehicles to the stations to the access routes. Important features such as parking spaces for wheelchairs, acoustic signals and tactile guidance systems are just a few points that are taken into account during planning.

In Geretsried, the renovation represents real progress, but is particularly necessary because a large proportion of the existing stops in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district are still inaccessible to people with disabilities. Until now, many passengers with various limitations still have to make compromises to reach the bus stops.

The way into the future

In order to further improve the mobility offering, the planned extension of the S-Bahn line S7 to Geretsried will have a lasting impact on the bus network in the northern district. The city is currently working on an adapted public transport concept in collaboration with the district. This project is about sustainable mobility and a high quality of life for all citizens, as well Germany barrier-free documented. Ultimately, the federal government's goal is to achieve complete accessibility in local public transport by 2026.

As part of the renovation, the felling of trees and redesign of the surrounding area are not excluded, which in turn should contribute to improving the overall impression of the stops. With such commitment, Geretsried not only meets its legal obligations, but also demonstrates a good hand for the future and shows that something is important in the community.