Overview

• Traffic fatalities in Berlin reached 55 in 2024, with pedestrian deaths doubling to 24 and seniors accounting for 27 fatalities.
• Experts call for more speed cameras, including fixed and mobile types, to enforce speed limits and enhance road safety.
• Recommendations include pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, such as traffic islands, to protect vulnerable groups like seniors and children.
• Cyclist safety remains a concern, with proposals for separate traffic light phases at intersections to prevent accidents during turning.
• Critics highlight Berlin's slow pace in addressing 1,600 known accident hotspots, urging increased staffing to expedite safety measures.