Uckermark in traffic chaos: Citizens demand fast local transport!

Uckermark in traffic chaos: Citizens demand fast local transport!

The Uckermark sees a clear need to catch up when it comes to citizens' satisfaction with local public transport. A comprehensive survey conducted by Uckermark courier, showed that out of 1,338 participating residents, the district only gave an average rating of 4.95 in the area of ​​local transport. This suggests critical perceptions among residents, who complain primarily about inadequate bus connections in many regions.

The situation is particularly explosive in rural areas. This shows the challenges caused by the sparse population and the limited transport infrastructure. Loud Discover Uckermark Buses and regional trains are often irregular, meaning that many rural areas are not adequately covered. Students commuting from Krewitz to Templin rely on bus connections, which can take up to an hour. No wonder there is a demand for support for carpooling in order to make it easier for older citizens to participate in social life.

Concrete needs and solutions

The Templiners, who want a direct train connection to Eberswalde, are just another example of the great needs of the population. Fast connections to Berlin with a change in Oranienburg are currently considered unreasonable. The reactivation of the RB 63 to Eberswalde is also at the top of the wish list. The Public transportation advocate point out that the inadequate connections not only affect commuter traffic, but also significantly limit the accessibility of jobs and educational institutions.

The need for an hourly train service to Berlin as well as nightly connections to Prenzlau is becoming increasingly urgent, as the current buses can only take cyclists to a limited extent. The decline in passenger numbers in rural areas, as shown by the VDV, will also be exacerbated in the future by demographic change, as more and more people are looking for a new home in the cities.

Sustainable mobility for the future

The expansion of the cycle path network and the improvement of cycle paths, especially in Templin, as well as better connections in Prenzlau and Milmersdorf are also firmly in the focus of the demands. Older citizens often do not have the opportunity to use their own car. Another important point is the necessary measures to combat the unbearable noise pollution from Autobahn 11, which puts a lot of strain on many residents at weekends. To counteract this, traffic-calmed zones with speed limits of 30 km/h are being called for in various locations.

How Discover Uckermark notes, cooperation between local authorities, transport companies and the population plays a crucial role in the future of mobility in the region. Innovative solutions such as digital ticketing systems, real-time information and flexible forms of operation such as on-call buses could help to comprehensively meet the mobility needs of citizens and at the same time improve the quality of life in the Uckermark. It remains to be seen whether those responsible will make the necessary changes to the transport infrastructure and thus counteract the growing dissatisfaction of the people of Uckermark.