It doesn’t look like a generalized 30 kph limit will be appearing in Geneva any time soon.
The issue has split the cantonal Grand Council.
The proposal was to bring in the low limit in 294 roads and on an additional 139 during nighttime – in an effort to cut noise pollution.
The transport minister, Pierre Maudet, withdrew his own bill – saying it needs more time in committee.
That will put off another vote on the issue until the next session, at least.
Autoroute and health reform lose support
Public opinion seems to be moving away from expanding the autoroute network.
Frontalier unemployment talks end this week
Negotiations with France on frontalier unemployment payments are due to conclude at the end of the week.
Man arrested for human trafficking at Zurich
Ten people have been arrested at Zurich airport with fake passports.
Holiday home owners scupper firing range expansion
A group of holiday home owners on the Simplon pass are scuppering plans by the army to expand a firing range.
Swiss unemployment numbers may be underreported
Switzerland may be under-reporting its unemployment numbers compared to the international norm.
Gravel gardens could be banned
The use of gravel in gardens could be banned across the country. Canton Solothurn has already banned them, saying gravel hinders biodiversity.
