Simone Brander
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 involved in the local implementation of the bike route initiative, which faces resistance.
Vor Tankstelle soll Velo-Highway gebaut werden – Stadt Zürich sieht kein ProblemSwitzerland· 2026-07-20
Simone Brander, the SP-Stadträtin responsible for waste disposal in the city, expressed her enthusiasm for the new repair initiative.
100 Franken Zuschuss für StadtbewohnerSwitzerland· 2026-07-15
Simone Brander is a city councilor from Zurich who supported the CO2 capture project.
CO2 aus Klärschlamm bleibt vorerst in der LuftSwitzerland· 2026-07-09
Simone Brander is the city councilor who proposed the dog prohibition zone along the right Sihl river.
Stadt führt Hundeverbotszone am rechten Sihlufer einSwitzerland· 2026-07-06
Simone Brander, a cycling city councilor, expressed enthusiasm for a return to earlier conditions in Zurich.
Wie Stadt und Land auseinanderdriftenSwitzerland· 2026-07-05Simone Brander, a city councilor, dreams of transforming Zurich back to a state with significantly fewer cars.
Zürich: Rot-Grün forciert die VerkehrswendeSwitzerland· 2026-07-01
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-AktionSwitzerland· 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
