Potential adjustments to public transit lines in Ekaterinburg
Heads Up, Yekaterinburg commuters! Some potential shake-ups are brewing in the realm of public transportation! Specialists from the city's administration's Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development are mulling over the prospect of elongating the routes of a handful of buses, according to reports from the mayor's press service.
Nikolai Vakhlov, deputy director of the department, casually mentioned, "We constantly receive petitions from residents regarding modifications to our public transit routes. Each one gets a thorough review by experts, and those that enhance the services for the people are deployed."
Here's a lowdown on the proposed alterations:
- Route No. 40, commonly known as "Leroy Merlin" - "Ural Federal University," is eyeing a detour along Vodyanaya Street, which at present, remains a public transport desert;
- The route of bus No. 78, "Severny Khimmas" - "Leroy Merlin," is being planned to expand towards the "Sinyye Kamni" microdistrict, with a pitstop at Bazovy Lane. Previously, this section belonged to route No. 40;
- Bus No. 73, running the route "DMV No. 9" - "Sovkhoznaya," might be rerouted to the "7 Klyuch (Tagilsky Podhod)" bus stop;
- Route No. 74, "Gromova" - "Traktovaya," has residents clamoring for an extension to the "Mega SC" bus stop, with stops at "Gromova" in both directions;
- Route No. 89, "Okrainnaya" - "Ural Federal University," is also on the chopping block for an expansion to the "Vishnyovaya" bus stop, with stops at "Ural Federal University" in both directions.
The powers that be are slated to make a judgment call on these revamp proposals by the end of June.
Earlier, the local newspaper, "Oblastnaya Gazeta," hinted at residents getting involved in a survey evaluating the quality of public transport in the region.
While digging up details about the current status of these changes or instructions for residents regarding survey participation proved to be a fruitless endeavor, cities like Yekaterinburg typically announce proposed modifications on municipal websites, local announcements, or public consultations. Residents can offer feedback via official city portals or at public hearings, though specific references are currently lacking.
If you're hankering for the latest on Yekaterinburg’s public transport changes and surveys, I'd suggest checking the official Yekaterinburg city administration website, local news outlets, or getting in touch with the municipal transport department straightaway.
- In light of the proposed modifications, residents may want to voice their opinions on the revamp of public transportation routes, such as Route No. 40, bus No. 78, bus No. 73, Route No. 74, and Route No. 89.
- As the city administration is considering finance and industry aspects, including transportation and public-transit, residents are encouraged to stay updated on announcements regarding surveys and feedback opportunities, as these changes could significantly impact their daily commuting experiences.
