Neustift-Salmannsdorf demands better connections through line 39a

Neustift-Salmannsdorf demands better connections through line 39a

In Neustift-Salmannsdorf, a discussion about the extension of bus line 39a is led. The cultural initiative Neustift-Salmannsdorf is vehemently committed to improving public transport links, while the Viennese lines set different priorities. In February 2023, the Viennese lines announced that the 39A between Heiligenstadt and Sievering to change to hydrogen buses by 2025. This could bring numerous advantages for the Döbling residents, not only in terms of environmental friendliness, but also through a quieter locomotion.

Wolfgang Burkart from the cultural initiative, however, criticizes that attention is only focused on decarbonization. "It is important to connect high -frequency road sections that are currently being miserable with public transport," says Burkart and demands an extension of line 39a. At the moment, this ends at the Sievering station without reaching residential areas from Neustift am Walde or the higher residents.

reinforcement of the connection

"The bus, which is currently not very busy, should be extended via Neustift am Walde and Salmannsdorf to Keylwerthgasse," explains Burkart. The lack of user numbers is a clear indication that the bus fails due to a central connection. In the cultural initiative, the interaction of lines 39a and 43b is considered a possible solution to make public transport more attractive for users.

The Viennese lines are critical of this. "An association would not make much sense because the two lines have different functions," explains a spokesman for the Vienna lines. The 39a serves to open up urban spaces and bring passengers to subway and S-Bahn stations, while the 43b is more intended for leisure and excursions.

The Viennese lines also emphasize that they regularly check the offers and route to respond to the actual needs. "Adjustments can be made if necessary, but economy must always be ensured," said the Viennese lines. It remains to be seen whether the proposals of the cultural initiative are heard or whether the Viennese lines continue to have the sole decision about the traffic offers.

The ongoing discussions about improving the connection could possibly initiate further initiatives to promote public transport in the region. It remains to be seen how the debates will go out in Neustift.

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