A barrage of opposition to a Geneva plan to bring in a blanket 30 kph limit on many streets means it’s been delayed.
The canton wants to bring in the limit to cut noise pollution.
It would cover around 300 different roads.
The motoring organisation the TCS has launched a legal appeal against the idea, as well as other political parties, including the Swiss People’s Party.
The TCS says there’s no evidence the limit would cut noise – and it could slow down public transport and emergency vehicles.
Parmelin gives very Swiss speech in Davos
The Swiss president opened the World Economic Forum in Davos with a very Swiss message: neutrality, dialogue, and cooperation.
Several Geneva nightclubs violated safety laws
Several nightclubs and public venues in Geneva have been cited over the past decade for serious breaches of fire safety rules, some described as endangering the public.
New atomic plants a step closer
New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
Extended parental leave may be coming - finally
Young parents in Geneva could soon benefit from 24 weeks of parental leave, which will be a first in Switzerland.
Geneva car derails tram
A car making an illegal turn caused chaos on Geneva’s tram network yesterday morning.
Bern gives up on silent tire
It steals sleep, harms health, and even drags down house prices - and it seems the government can’t do anything about it.
