Accessibility is an important aspect of the public transport system. To ensure that people with disabilities or reduced mobility can use the bus without any problems, bus stops must be equipped accordingly. Tactile guidance systems are essential to provide orientation. Well thought-out accessibility in the public transport system helps to ensure that local public transport is equally accessible to all people.
The redesign of the bus station in an Upper Bavarian town has given the area around the city hall an open profile.
A well thought-out design can make stations not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The architecture can shape the identity of a station and offer passengers a pleasant atmosphere. Attention should be paid to both accessibility and safety. Modern design and innovative technologies can help to ensure that passengers feel comfortable in stations and enjoy using public transport.
The Passau ICE stop has been made barrier-free, with elevators to the platforms, automatic sliding doors and tactile guidance systems for blind and visually impaired passengers.
