Mobility in Augsburg: Road Reconstruction, Climate Protection, and Road Safety in January 2026

Mobility in Augsburg: Road Reconstruction, Climate Protection, and Road Safety

The mobility situation in Augsburg has proven to be a central topic of discussion in the city council in recent years. In January 2026, several decisions were made that touch on both infrastructural and climate policy aspects. The topics range from the withdrawal of sidewalk sections to the designation of streets and roads, with the debate on the traffic situation at Klinkerberg also coming into focus.

Road Reconstruction and Land Use

A central issue was the withdrawal of sidewalk and parking areas at several locations in Augsburg. For example, the sidewalk from Hirtenmahdweg to Donauwörther Straße was withdrawn as it no longer serves a traffic purpose. Likewise, a section of Schönspergerstraße was removed as it no longer fulfills an access function. A parking area at the Süd sports facility was returned to enable the expansion of the DAV climbing center with a new bouldering hall.

The withdrawal was carried out in accordance with the Bavarian Road and Path Act (BayStrWG) and primarily concerned minor areas, while maintainability is ensured by a six-meter-wide traffic lane. The measures were already announced in the official gazette and received no objections.

At the same time, several streets and roads were newly designated. The Kurt-Viermetz-Straße, Gumpelzhaimerstraße, Viktoriastraße, and other streets now have a clear legal basis for road use. The goal is to secure public space sustainably and to enhance road safety.

Traffic Situation at Klinkerberg

The traffic situation at Klinkerberg was another central topic. The area is considered a high-risk accident location due to high speeds. During the meeting, a proposal was discussed to abolish the one-way street system in order to relieve traffic flow and increase road safety. In addition, a 30 km/h zone along the entire Klinkerberg is being examined.

The measures also include preliminary planning for traffic facilities, cycle traffic guidance, and a noise assessment to evaluate the effects. The costs for the basic assessment and preliminary planning are estimated at 100,000 euros. The decision is planned for January 22, 2026, in the Building and Construction Committee.

Climate Protection and Mobility

Climate policy aspects were also in focus. In the decision proposal, a climate protection assessment was created that attempts to address climate-friendly mobility aspects. It is being examined how traffic volume can be reduced, climate-friendly means of transport can be made more attractive, and climate-friendly mobility behavior can be promoted. In addition, it is being examined whether climate-friendly propulsion technologies can be used.

The evaluation is carried out according to the criteria "promoting," "no effect," or "hindering." The assessment is particularly relevant in the mobility area, as it evaluates traffic behavior, means of transport, and propulsion technologies. The measures are classified as "promoting" in line with the future guideline "Ecological Mobility for All" (Ö2).

Outlook and Challenges

The decisions of January 2026 show that Augsburg is moving more strongly toward a sustainable and safe mobility model. The withdrawal of areas, the designation of roads, and the traffic safety measures at Klinkerberg are steps in this direction. However, the question remains as to how strongly citizens are included in this process. The youth participation check shows that no participation formats were planned or carried out in this case.

The challenge is to implement the measures in such a way that they are not only legally correct, but also socially acceptable and climatically sensible. The coming months will show whether the planned changes at Klinkerberg actually contribute to relief and whether the road designations lead to a more sustainable mobility.