Barrier -free expansion of the Gohlis Nord bus stops begins in July!

Barrier -free expansion of the Gohlis Nord bus stops begins in July!

Max-Liebermann-Straße, 04157 Leipzig, Deutschland - In Leipzig, an important step is taken towards accessibility. From July 10, 2025, construction work at the “Gohlis Nord” bus stops on Max-Liebermann-Straße begins, which are expected to last until October. The aim of this project is the barrier -free expansion of the stops to facilitate the use of local public transport for all people, especially for people with impairments. As the l-z.de , the drinking water supply by the municipal works is also renewed.

The measures at the stops include the installation of blind guidelines and the construction of increased curbs. The already modernized passenger shelters remain and help to make the waiting times for passengers more pleasant. During the construction work, single -lane traffic routing is set up at the stops in order not to affect the traffic flow too much. At the intersection of Virchowstraße with Max-Liebermann-Straße, a temporary traffic light system is adapted to enable pedestrians to cross a safe crossing.

costs and funding

The costs for the barrier -free expansion amount to around 150,000 euros. A promotion of 90 percent is provided by the Zweckverband for local transport Leipzig, which significantly reduces the financial effort for the city. This investment in the infrastructure is part of a larger plan to improve mobility in the city for all citizens.

barrier-free travel with e-scooters

In addition to the construction work at the stops, the taking of e-scooters in Leipzig local transport is also regulated. According to information from the lvb , the take of e-scooters is allowed under certain conditions. This includes that e-scooters must be secured with a parking brake and have a minimum floor clearance of eight centimeters. In addition, the e-scooter must be parked along the multifunctional area along the direction of travel.

The upper weight limit for e-scooters and users together is 250 kg. The E-scooter is checked by the Leipzig transport companies (LVB), and users must fill out a contact form in order to register for the technical examination. If you are successful, you will receive a authorization card and a test sticker that is valid for a calendar year.