Overview

• Ute Bonde marks one year as Berlin's Senator for Mobility, facing accusations of inaction and policy stagnation from opposition and civic groups.
• Critics highlight the halting of bike lane expansions and Kiezblocks funding as evidence of a retreat from sustainable transport initiatives.
• Environmental advocates warn that prioritizing car traffic and cutting climate protection budgets jeopardize Berlin's climate targets.
• Transport groups criticize underinvestment in infrastructure, citing risks of service disruptions, rising accidents, and worsening traffic safety.
• Bonde’s own CDU party is reported to have blocked proposals for additional public transport funding and increased speed enforcement measures.