German Cities Push for Expanded Tempo 30 Zones to Combat Noise

Municipalities across Germany are advocating for increased implementation of 30 km/h speed limits to reduce traffic noise and improve safety.

Grünstadt is seeking to extend its existing Tempo 30 zones, with support from all political factions, to further reduce traffic noise and improve safety.
New federal regulations may allow Grünstadt to link existing Tempo 30 zones with longer connecting segments, though current rules still limit this possibility.
In Kindsbach, residents and local officials are pushing for a speed reduction on Kaiserstraße due to significant noise and road damage, with data collection underway to support the proposal.
Munich's city council has approved a noise action plan that includes evaluating more streets for potential Tempo 30 limits, considering both daytime and nighttime implementations.
The proposed speed reductions are part of broader efforts to address urban noise pollution, with studies indicating a potential noise level decrease of two to three decibels.