Using ‘Explore Your City’ as a motto, two Salzburg partners, StadtBus and ZGB (Zentrum für Generationen und Barrierefreiheit), kicked off their latest AENEAS-related project on April 29, 2010.

Fold-up guide booklets were developed for Salzburg’s seven intersecting bus lines. On one hand, the guides encourage older people to remain mobile, and on the other to use the bus both for running errands and exploring the city.

Another project goal is to entice those who seldom or never use public transport to try it out. Car drivers might find the new approach an attractive proposition as well, and possibly learn more about the city into the bargain.

Starting with bus line No. 4 from Liefering to Mayrwies, passengers are informed about interesting buildings, persons and historical anecdotes, some of which might even be unfamiliar to locals.

The guide booklets are printed in easily legible 12-point type, and include walking tips with details about distances, resting places, public toilets and accessibility.

The booklets are published monthly and introduced on a special bus tour, accompanied by a tour guide. The bus tour debut proved so popular that there was standing room only.

Guide booklets are available from StadtBus service centres, and are also mailed to several organisations for senior citizens.

The next dates of publication and presentation in 2010 are: June 24 and July 22.



Organiser and contact:

ZGB Zentrum für Generationen & Barrierefreiheit
Susanne Schinagl
0043 – 662 - 840281
Susanne.schinagl@zgb.at
www.zgb.at

StadtBus Salzburg
Angelika Gasteiner
0043 – 662 – 4480/6110
Angelika.Gasteiner@salzburg-ag.at
www.stadtBus.at