Uckermark in a mobility traffic jam: Now the citizens have their say!

Uckermark in a mobility traffic jam: Now the citizens have their say!

Public transport in the Uckermark is an important topic for the residents after a comprehensive survey as an important topic. The Uckermark Kurier recorded satisfaction with living conditions in the region in a home check in which 1,338 residents of the district took part. Public transport in particular was an area that was viewed critically. The Uckermark only achieved an average of 4.95 in this sector, leaving plenty of room for improvement.

Those surveyed expressed urgent wishes for improvements in local public transport. Above all, the bus connection in Lychen is perceived as inadequate: buses only run every three hours. The school bus connections in Boitzenburger Land also leave a lot to be desired, and students from Krewitz take up to an hour to get to Templin. For commuters, the connection to Berlin is a real problem child. Above all, hourly connections and night trains are urgently requested. In addition, the unreliability of the Niederbarnim railway company was mentioned again and again.

Demands for better connections

There is great agreement with the wishes for better connections. Commuters from Prenzlau want a direct train connection to Eberswalde without changing in Oranienburg. These and other demands could help make local transport in the region more attractive. Bus connections to train stations also need to be improved, especially for older people who often rely on public transport.

But it's not just local transport that is under scrutiny. The cycle path network in the Uckermark was also rated as inadequate. A safe cycle path network is particularly required in Templin, and the connection in Prenzlau to Baumgarten and Güstow also leaves a lot to be desired. The expansion of cycle paths seems to be another important aspect of increasing the mobility of citizens.

Noise pollution and traffic pollution

An additional major problem is noise pollution from traffic. Complaints about highway noise, especially in Uckerfelde, Schönfeld and Randowtal, are commonplace. The residents are therefore calling for traffic-calmed zones and a reduction in truck traffic in the city centers in order to increase the quality of life. Here too he sees Discover Uckermark A big challenge that cannot be ignored.

The Uckermark is faced with the challenge of positioning itself for the future and modernizing its transport infrastructure. The region has potential, even if the sparse population and limited financial resources stand in the way of expansion and modernization. Solutions such as the introduction of digital ticketing systems and the expansion of the transport network could come into play here.

Overall, it turns out that although public transport in the Uckermark still has a lot of catching up to do, enthusiasm for innovative solutions and better networking among citizens: inside. It is important to look for cooperation between local authorities, transport companies and the citizens: to search in order to sustainably improve the mobility of the region and to increase the quality of life.