Advocates for Increased Bike Infrastructure and Enhanced Public Transportation is the preferred stance of Krach.
Steffen Krach, the designated top candidate for the SPD party in the upcoming Berlin House of Representatives election, has spoken out against the decision by the black-red Senate to revert to a speed limit of 50 km/h on many Berlin main streets. In an interview with the 'Tagesspiegel' newspaper, Krach expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision, stating he feels 'taken for a ride'.
Krach, who is currently the Regional President in his birthplace of Hannover, criticized the decision directly towards Transport Senator Ute Bönnighausen (CDU). He argued that Berlin has a well-developed public infrastructure but priorities have been set wrongly recently.
The SPD leader believes that the urban mobility of the future is public transport and the bicycle, not cars or combustion engines. Krach aims to make bike infrastructure and public transport so attractive that people will switch from cars. He did not specify any plans for the continued use of cars in Berlin.
Steffen Krach's main focus will be mobility in the upcoming election campaign. He previously held the position of State Secretary for Science in Berlin and served as State Secretary for Science and Research in Berlin from 2014 to 2021.
Krach stated that he is against the frequent questioning of decisions regarding speed limits in Berlin main streets every five years. He expressed a preference for the previous 30 km/h speed limit on these streets and wishes it had not been changed.
The Berlin House of Representatives election is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Krach's candidacy as top candidate for the SPD party is to be decided at a state party conference in mid-November. His statements indicate a shift towards sustainable and active transportation in Berlin.
Krach's criticism of the speed limit decision was not his only focus. As a father of three children, he also expressed concern about the impact of traffic on the city's environment and the safety of its residents, particularly children.
In the interview, Krach emphasized his commitment to improving public transportation and increasing bike lanes in Berlin. His statements reflect a strong stance on sustainable and active transportation, which could shape the future of mobility in the city.
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