Mobility Policy in Spandau: Focus on Safety, Accessibility, and Climate Impacts

Safety on the School Route: A Central Topic

In January 2026, the safety of students and parents on their way to school was the focus of several political proposals in Spandau. In particular, the AfD parliamentary group advocated for improved road safety in the winter, for example, through better coordination with snow removal services and faster reporting mechanisms for hazardous areas. In practice, this means that icy sidewalks that lead to falls should be cleared more quickly. Additionally, concrete improvements at school locations such as Weiden- and Wiesenweg were decided, including bollards, zebra crossings, and barrier-free bus stops. These measures aim to calm traffic flow and optimize accessibility for pedestrians.

Public Transport Improvements for the Police Academy and Commuters

Another focal point was the optimization of public transport connections, especially at the Spandau Police Academy. The AfD parliamentary group called for an increase in the frequency of the Metrobus line M45 and for a stop of the express bus line X37 at the "Polizeidirektion 2" station. The goal is to reduce parking pressure and improve accessibility for police trainees and staff. In addition, a proposal to establish bus stop bays on several streets (Ritterfelddamm, Kladower Damm) was adopted in order to reduce traffic bottlenecks and increase safety for pedestrians and bus users.

Climate Adaptation: "Cool Spots" and Heat Stress

In addition to safety on the way to school or work, climate adaptation was also discussed. A unanimously approved proposal by the SPD parliamentary group provides for the establishment of "Cool Spots" along heavily used cycling and pedestrian paths. These are to serve as cooling rest areas with drinking water, shade, and places to stay. The measure is part of the strategy to reduce heat stress in the city and is also intended to be enabled through citizen participation and funding. The Spandau district wants to respond to rising temperatures and make public space more usable for everyone.

Critical Infrastructure and Crisis Preparedness

Although the topic of safety is not directly part of mobility policy, a proposal to use the nationwide vehicle inspection day as a stress test for critical infrastructure shows how closely traffic, electricity supply, and communication networks are interlinked. The proposal, supported by several parliamentary groups, calls for mandatory tests of electricity and emergency power supply, communication channels, and health care networks. In addition, a central information page is proposed that would provide clear action recommendations in the event of a crisis. This is particularly relevant for Spandau, as the accessibility via transport routes often depends on digital systems.

Outlook: Mobility in Spandau in 2026

The political decisions in Spandau show that mobility is more than just traffic. It encompasses safety, accessibility, climate adaptation, and crisis preparedness. The proposals of the past weeks highlight how complex the challenges are—from optimizing public transport connections to setting up chill-out zones in public space. In the coming months, it will be important to see which measures are implemented and to what extent coordination between the district office, BVG, police, and other stakeholders can be improved. For Spandau, another exciting decade is ahead, in which mobility will be shaped by safety, sustainability, and innovation.