Simone Brander
Simone Brander is a prominent Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SP). She has been serving as a city councilor in Zurich since 2021 and is the head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Brander is known for her commitment to sustainable urban development, particularly in promoting cycling infrastructure. She played a key role in advancing the Velorouten initiative, which aims to create a comprehensive network of cycling paths across Zurich. Her efforts have been met with both support and opposition from local communities, particularly regarding the implementation of new cycling routes and associated traffic measures.
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Simone Brander is the SP city councilor and transport minister advocating for the construction of a bicycle bridge that would require the demolition of a badminton hall.
Grüne provozieren Betreiber einer Badmintonhalle mit Spray-Aktion
Switzerland· 2026-03-07
Simone Brander is a member of the SP and has largely left the campaigning to her party.
Diese seltsamen Momente vom Wahlkampf 2026 bleiben in ErinnerungSwitzerland· 2026-03-07
Simone Brander is the Tiefbauvorsteherin who made it clear that the city would contest the popular vote decision.
Bundesgericht entscheidet gegen Stadt ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
Simone Brander is the city councilor overseeing the major reconstruction of the Kreuzplatz.
Stadt Zürich bittet Gastronomin für Boulevard-Nutzung zur Kasse – trotz BaugrubeSwitzerland· 2026-02-28
Simone Brander is the city councilor who initiated the planting of trees on Bahnhofstrasse.
Ein Zürcher wünscht sich einen Baum – und läuft in der rot-grünen Bürokratie aufSwitzerland· 2026-02-16
Simone Brander is a Social Democrat politician who has made significant changes to the waste disposal system in Zurich.
Mit dem Handwagen? So geht Sperrgut-Entsorgung in ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
Simone Brander is the traffic minister who is creating more bike paths in Zurich.
Die Märchen der Linken. LeitartikelSwitzerland· 2026-02-07
Simone Brander is noted as the least popular among the current city councilors.
Avdili könnte Golta in zweiten Wahlgang zwingenSwitzerland· 2026-02-06
Simone Brander is a candidate from SP who is also doing well in the polls.
Avdili könnte Einzug schaffen – auf Kosten eines FDP-KollegenSwitzerland· 2026-02-04
Simone Brander is responsible for transportation in Zurich and is actively working on the city's transformation.
Anti-Auto-Lobby in Zürich: Verkehrspolitik ohne KompromisseSwitzerland· 2026-01-23Simone Brander argued that the car has had a significant presence in the city and recommended rejecting the initiative.
Parkplätze geben auch weiterhin zu redenSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Simone Brander is the head of the waste management department in Zurich and opposes the continuation of free disposal coupons.
Entsorgungscoupons in Zürich: Der Streit geht weiterSwitzerland· 2026-01-14
Simone Brander is responsible for the solutions regarding the composting issue in Zurich's old town.
Zürich gibt 13 Millionen für hochmoderne Grüngut-Container ausSwitzerland· 2025-12-18
Simone Brander acknowledged that the access for cyclists is not ideal.
Calatrava-Haus ist offen – mit Bachmann-Beck und VelostationSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
Simone Brander aimed to discuss the future of Zurich's busiest street but faced budget cuts.
Zürich streicht Stellen für TramkontrolleureSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
Simone Brander is the SP-traffic minister who threatened legal action before the vote.
Stadtrat geht gegen Volksentscheid vorSwitzerland· 2025-12-12
Simone Brander is a city councilor who expressed concerns about the legal implications of the vote.
Verlieren Städte ihre Tempo-30-Strecken jetzt im grossen Stil?Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Simone Brander is the Verkehrsministerin and Stadträtin who has secured significant funding for cycling infrastructure in Zurich.
Reichen 350 Millionen, um sie zu kitten?Switzerland· 2025-12-01
Simone Brander is the Verkehrsministerin and Stadträtin who secured 350 million francs for cycling infrastructure in Zurich.
Reichen 350 Millionen, um sie zu kitten?Switzerland· 2025-12-01Simone Brander stated that nothing has been decided regarding a possible legal action.
Niederlage für Tempo-30-Befürworter in ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Simone Brander stated that nothing has been decided regarding a potential court case.
Niederlage für Tempo-30-Befürworter in ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-11-30Simone Brander, the traffic minister of Zurich, announced her intention to potentially challenge the decision legally.
Das bürgerliche Zürich schlägt zurückSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Simone Brander is taking action to address the traffic issues on Rosengartenstrasse by proposing two new pedestrian crossings.
Zwei neue Rotlichter an der RosengartenstrasseSwitzerland· 2025-11-20Simone Brander is the social democratic head of civil engineering who expressed excitement about the greening project at Bürkliplatz.
Der Bürkliplatz in Zürich ist wieder daSwitzerland· 2025-11-18
Simone Brander is a Zurich city councilor who has faced criticism for her decision to eliminate popular waste disposal coupons.
Das rot-grüne Sperrgut-Konzept ist völlig weltfremdSwitzerland· 2025-10-09Simone Brander is the responsible city councilor advocating for a reduction in waste through less consumption.
Die SVP will die Entsorgungscoupons retten – mit einer VolksinitiativeSwitzerland· 2025-10-09
Simone Brander is the responsible city councilor advocating for a reduction in waste through less consumption.
SVP will Entsorgungscoupons retten – mit einer VolksinitiativeSwitzerland· 2025-10-08Simone Brander is the SP city councilor involved in the dispute over the disposal coupons in Zurich.
Entsorgungscoupons in Zürich: die nächste skurrile VolksabstimmungSwitzerland· 2025-10-03
Simone Brander is a city councilor who has been criticized for not understanding the realities of people with mobility impairments.
Mit seiner Anti-Auto-Politik schliesst der Zürcher Stadtrat Tausende ausSwitzerland· 2025-10-01
Simone Brander is the Tiefbauvorsteherin of the Zürcher Stadtrat who criticizes the lack of consultation regarding the ÖV-Initiative.
Schon wieder beschreitet die Stadt Zürich den RechtswegSwitzerland· 2025-09-17