Making Accessible: Bus Stops in Lausener Bogen
Barrier-Free Revamp of Lausener Bogen Bus Stop
Hear ye, hear ye! Starting June 30, we're giving the Lausener Bogen bus stop on Lausener Street a makeover, making it accessible for all. This revamp includes updated road crossings and a tactile paving system at the intersection.
During the construction, motorists will face a full closure of Lausener Street between Am Sonneneck and Lausener Bogen, with pedestrians and cyclists being routed around the work site. In the meantime, temporary bus stops will pop up at Lausener Bogen and Am Sonneneck for Bus line 161.
City-bound drivers will be redirected via B 186, Rippachtal Street, and Georg-Ellrodt Street, while those heading out of the city will be rerouted through Ratzel Street, Schönauer Street, and Georg-Ellrodt Street. The whole shebang is set to wrap up by August 8, and it'll cost approximately 142,000 euros, with the Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL) footing around 90% of the bill.
Lausen-Grünau's Am Sonneneck bus stop already got the barrier-free treatment in April, with Lausener Bogen following suit shortly. For an up-to-date rundown of Leipzig's road network, take a gander at www.leipzig.de/baustellen.
Fun Facts and Trivia:- Leipzig is striving to be the most accessible city in Germany by 2030, with barrier-free infrastructure being a prime focus.- Did you know that Lausener Street was named after the town "Lausa" in Saxony, Germany? The town's name originates from the Old High German word "lauhsa" meaning "rocky land."
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The Lausener Bogen bus stop overhaul forms part of Leipzig's broader mission to revamp public transit infrastructure for improved accessibility. The initiative aims to support people with reduced mobility, seniors, and parents with strollers. Key aspects of the reconstruction include:
- Duration: construction will stretch approximately 3-4 months, starting in early 2025 and wrapping up in late spring to early summer 2025.
- Service Impact on Bus Line 161: during construction, the bus will bypass Lausener Bogen and stop at temporary stops nearby. Passengers will be directed to adjacent stops within a short walking distance. Small delays in travel times might occur due to traffic modifications.
- Funding: the project is funded through municipal budget allocations, federal funding, and contributions from the Saxon State Government.
- Impact on Traffic on Lausener Street: temporary lane closures or traffic constrictions may occur near the bus stop during construction. After completion, traffic flow and safety are expected to improve slightly.
So there you have it, folks! Get ready to roll on the newly accessible Lausener Bogen bus stop soon.
The City of Leipzig is also planning to renovate the Lausener Bogen bus stop as part of a broader mission to modernize public transportation infrastructure for better accessibility. This initiative especially targets individuals with reduced mobility, seniors, and parents with strollers.
The upcoming finance for this project will be a combination of municipal budget allocations, federal funding, and contributions from the Saxon State Government, all working together to create a more inclusive transportation industry in Leipzig.
