Mobility in Duisburg: What Changed in January 2026

Duisburg's Mobility Policy in January 2026: Change in Motion

In January 2026, Duisburg made key decisions in the realm of mobility and transport. The city addressed the future of public transport, safety in school traffic, the rehabilitation of transport infrastructure, and the introduction of new forms of mobility such as e-scooters. This blog post analyzes the most important decisions and their backgrounds.

Public Transport Planning: Intensifying the Frequency and Extending Routes

The Bus Line 928 remains a central topic in Duisburg's local transport planning. Although the proposal to increase the service frequency to every 30 minutes was unanimously supported, the necessary financial resources are currently lacking. In addition, the extension of Line 928 toward Moers is being evaluated—an initiative that has generated interest from the DVG and the district of Wesel.

At the same time, Line 940 has been re-planned. The connection between Großenbaum and Rahm via Sittardsberg has been optimized, resulting in an adjusted route from September 2026. The stop at Norbert-Spitzer-Platz will be eliminated. These measures are part of a comprehensive optimization in the southern district, aiming to improve local transport accessibility.

Infrastructure: Rehabilitation and Renovations Underway

Duisburg is investing significantly in the rehabilitation of its transport infrastructure in 2026. In the southern district, 14 streets will be resurfaced with 17,855 m² of new asphalt. Further projects include the rehabilitation of the Kalkweg car park (6,225 m²) and the Schwanentor lift bridge, whose renovation is planned in two construction phases with replacement bus services.

Another central project is the rehabilitation of Großenbaumer Allee, where 825,000 € will be invested in renewing road surfaces, cycle paths, and barrier-free bus stops. The construction period is planned for 2026.

Cycling and E-Mobility: Expanding the Infrastructure

Duisburg is promoting cycling more intensively. The "Dein Radschloss" (Your Bike Lock) project is being expanded, with new and existing facilities at public transport interchanges. In addition, a cycling route A59 is planned between the city center and Meiderich.

In the area of e-mobility, Duisburg is promoting the use of e-scooters and is planning stationary parking facilities and flexible parking zones to reduce parking problems. Furthermore, the city has applied for funding for 55 hydrogen fuel cell buses, representing a step toward emission-free mobility.

Traffic Calming and Safety: Measures for School Streets

Safety in school traffic was another central topic. In the Hitzestraße (Habichtstraße Primary School), measures such as 30 km/h restrictions and traffic-calming elements like speed displays and LSA (Local Speed Adaptation) have been decided. In four districts (Hamborn, Süd, Rheinhausen, Homberg), traffic trials are planned to monitor critical situations such as parking in intersection areas or reversing on sidewalks.

In addition, the one-way regulation in Bissingheimer Straße has been lifted, which should improve traffic flow.

What's Next?

Mobility development in Duisburg is in motion. In 2026, further rehabilitation and renovation projects will be completed, public transport will be optimized, and cycling and pedestrian traffic will be promoted. Crucial will be how the city can mobilize the financial resources needed to increase the frequency of Line 928. In addition, the expansion of cycling infrastructure and the integration of e-mobility into the urban landscape will gain increasing importance.