Speyer March 2026 – Sustainability, Integration, and Infrastructure in Focus

Sustainability, Integration, and Infrastructure: Speyer Preparing for the Future

What was important this month

• The Advisory Board for Migration and Integration exchanged ideas and is planning further meetings.
• The Work Committee decided on amendments to the EBS regulation and established new measures in the waste management concept.
• The Social Committee updated the regulation on homeless shelters and set new rent costs for social benefits.
• The Committee for Urban Development approved traffic safety measures and the expansion of St. German Straße.
• The Committee for Urban Climate, Environment, and Sustainability approved the new “Speyer Model” for the Forest Management Plan 2026–2036.

Integration and Migration: Exchange and Planning

In March, the Advisory Board for Migration and Integration met and focused on exchange and scheduling. Mayor Prof. Dr. Schubert chaired the public session, which ran until 20:10 and was documented under the ID MIB/010/2026.

The board discussed experiences, current challenges, and future projects. The exchange underlines Speyer’s commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive city. Planning for further meetings is already underway to deepen the dialogue.

Waste Management and EBS: Regulation Amendments and Investments

In March, the Work Committee made important decisions for the Waste Management Company Speyer (EBS). An amendment to the operating regulation was approved, coming into effect on 01.04.2026. The regulation clarifies responsibilities, especially in waste management and the handling of hazardous waste such as asbestos.

In addition, the Work Committee approved measures within the Waste Management Concept 2026–2029, including the installation of 15 old clothing containers (cost: 15,000 €) and a review of the biowaste bin connection rate. Funding for recyclable material containers is already included in the Investment Plan 2026.

Social Support: Regulation Update

In March, the Social Committee addressed the update of the regulation for homeless and protection seekers' accommodations. The old regulation from 29.07.2005 is being repealed by the new version. The new regulation is scheduled to be discussed by the City Council on 16.04.2026.

In addition, the index-based adjustment of the appropriate accommodation costs was approved. For example, gross cold rents increase to 527 € for one person and 1,055.25 € for five people. The adjustment was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and conducted by the firm Koopmann Analytics KG.

Traffic Safety and Infrastructure: Measures and Construction Projects

The Committee for Urban Development, Construction, and Transport approved several measures to improve traffic safety in March. In the area of the Siedlungsschule, a quiet traffic zone is being replaced by a parent drop-off and pick-up zone.

In addition, 30 dynamic passenger information displays were approved, supported by the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV). The city is responsible for a share of 94,000 €.

The expansion of St. German Straße between Hilgardstraße and Lindenstraße is associated with total costs of 900,000 €, with 159,000 € covered by funding. The construction start is planned for early 2027.

Sustainability and Forestry: The “Speyer Model”

The Committee for Urban Climate, Environment, and Sustainability approved the vision “Speyer Model”, which forms the basis for the Forest Management Plan 2026–2036 (FEW) and the medium-term operational plan. The vision includes, among other things, specifications for felling rates and the use of full harvest machines.

In addition, the Zoning Plan No. 077 “Building Waste Recycling Facility Speyer” was discussed, with the committee issuing recommendations for public participation and the extension of the scope of application for compensation areas.

Overview: Sustainability, Integration, and Infrastructure

March 2026 was marked by sustainability, integration, and infrastructure. The city is focusing on future-oriented planning, social inclusion, and ecological responsibility. Particularly notable is the updating of social regulations, investments in waste management, and measures for traffic safety.

The work of the committees and boards shows that Speyer is actively responding to changes while also relying on long-term strategies. Public participation remains a central aspect, as evident in the various meetings.

Conclusion and Outlook

March 2026 was a month of clear decisions, smart investments, and clear goals. Speyer has demonstrated itself as a city that keeps social responsibility, ecological sustainability, and economic planning in equal focus.

In April, further decisions in the City Council are on the agenda, particularly regarding the new regulation for homeless shelters, the operating regulation of EBS, and the vision “Speyer Model”. In addition, construction projects and measures for traffic safety are in implementation.

Speyer remains in motion – and in the direction of future-oriented urban policy.