Berlin Traffic Safety Crisis Spurs Calls for Urgent Action

Experts demand stricter enforcement, improved infrastructure, and faster resolution of accident hotspots to address rising fatalities.

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.