Park Güell, Barcelona’s second-most popular tourist attraction, is currently grappling with problems of overcrowding and transportation. The bus route 116, usually relied upon by visitors, has mysteriously vanished from online mapping platforms, leading to increased confusion and congestion. As it stands, the local authorities haven’t provided an effective alternative yet.
Moreover, the park’s preservation is at risk as the influx of tourists could potentially damage its historic structures.
Addressing Park Güell’s overcrowding and transport
The city council’s decision to remove bus 116 from digital maps is, in fact, a reaction to plentiful complaints from local residents about the packed buses hindering their daily commute. It is hoped this change will alleviate the issue and enhance residents’ quality of life.
Though initially skeptical, locals like Cesar Sánchez have noticed positive changes as a result of the aforementioned actions, noting “visible results” including better traffic flow and space management. Local resident Luz López, who used to struggle to board the crowded buses, now praises the new wheelchair-accessible buses that have made her commute easier and more comfortable.
Albert Battle of the city council has highlighted the necessity of improved transportation infrastructure around Park Güell due to these concerns. That being said, he did not confirm whether the removal of bus 116 from online maps was an official council directive, leaving mapping companies with the task of clarifying the correct procedures.
In an amusing aside, Sánchez hinted that the solution to the ongoing problem of tourist congestion could involve erasing Park Güell from the internet entirely – a drastic measure, but potentially successful in stemming the tide of countless visitors crowding the park each year.
