Overview

• Hannover will lower speed limits from 50 to 30 km/h at 32 additional pedestrian crossings, increasing the total to 82 of 115 crossings by September.
• The city will merge 24 existing Tempo-30 sections into continuous zones where segments are within 500 meters of each other.
• Earlier this year, Hannover became the first major German city to impose reduced speeds on extended stretches of main roads like Altenbekener Damm and Walderseestraße.
• Mayor Belit Onay emphasized the benefits of the speed reductions, citing improved safety, reduced noise, and contributions to climate protection through lower emissions.
• Business groups, including the Hannover Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have raised concerns about potential economic impacts, such as traffic bottlenecks on key commuter and freight routes.