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Criticism from Ludwigsburg: Inner city association resists light rail!
In the Ludwigsburg district there are concerns about light rail planning, especially about the new stop at the train station. Citizens and the city center association express criticism.
Criticism from Ludwigsburg: Inner city association resists light rail!
Things are simmering in the Ludwigsburg district. The planning of the light rail is causing a lot of discussion, especially the newly planned stop at the western exit of the station has been criticized. The inner city association “Luis” has already written a four-page statement to the mayor and the local council in which it questions the entire project and expresses concerns. In addition, not only the city leaders and the local council are critical of the plans, but also retailers and restaurateurs who are afraid for their businesses. These voices are becoming more acute under the leadership of the Stadtbahn special purpose association under Michael Ilk, reports Stuttgart News.
But what exactly does the plan entail? The Ludwigsburger City Express, better known as LUCIE, will soon run from Schwieberdingen and Markgröningen to Ludwigsburg, with connections to Pattonville and Remseck-Aldingen. Details about the route, costs and scheduling can be found on the website Urban railway association. The special purpose association will also soon start the design and approval planning for the reactivation of the Markgröninger Railway. Preliminary geological investigations are scheduled for the coming weeks.
Resistance among the population
The protests against the light rail are not new. Many citizens do not feel sufficiently included in the planning, which has often led to resistance in the past. According to that Ministry Early and continuous citizen participation is important in order to avoid such tensions. There are legal requirements for citizen participation, but the implementation of these requirements often lags behind, which results in dissatisfied protests.
In order to take the concerns of residents and business owners seriously, comprehensive information should be provided about the plans. After all, a good transport system is crucial for prosperity and economic growth – not only in larger cities, but also in rural areas. And if the mobility of citizens is so at stake, it would be advisable to also listen to potential users and those affected.
It remains to be seen whether those responsible will respond to citizens' concerns and concerns. But one thing is clear: there is no way around this issue. A way must be found that takes seriously the needs of road users as well as those of business owners and residents.