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Senator involved in transportation matters seeks to address time constraint queries.

Potential speed restrictions in select Berlin thoroughfares may face contention amidst coalition discord, as proposals suggest a decrease from the current 30 kilometers per hour limit.

Senator from the transport sector addresses questions concerning time constraints.
Senator from the transport sector addresses questions concerning time constraints.

Senator involved in transportation matters seeks to address time constraint queries.

Berlin's Transport Senator, Ute Schneider (CDU), has announced a new plan for air purification, which includes the cancellation of up to 25 30 km/h zones on main roads. This move is part of Schneider's efforts to improve air quality in the city.

According to Schneider, the air has shown significant improvement, making the speed limit no longer justifiable. The standard speed in settlements, as per Schneider, remains at 50 km/h.

The transport senator's administration has looked at how children walk and where school routes are located. However, the SPD has raised questions about the examination of heavily frequented school routes. The party is considering keeping the speed limit on streets with high school traffic, even if it's no longer necessary for clean air.

Schneider had announced this new plan at the Senate meeting on Tuesday. She is willing to meet the conversation requirement set by her coalition partner, the SPD, despite their reservations. The SPD is not seen by the transport senator as trying to delay the decision.

It is worth noting that the 30 km/h zones were initially implemented due to poor air quality a few years ago. These zones were designed to help improve air quality in the city.

The SPD's stance on requiring additional consultation for the abolishment of 30 km/h zones on Berlin's main roads is not clearly stated in the current information. The party typically emphasizes traffic safety measures, including the introduction or maintenance of 30 km/h zones, especially near schools and residential areas, to protect vulnerable road users.

For precise or updated details on this matter, it is recommended to consult recent Berlin Senate transportation committee statements, SPD press releases, or local government traffic planning documents directly. These official sources should provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on the topic.

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