Stéphanie Penher

Stéphanie Penher is the managing director of the Verkehrsclub der Schweiz (VCS), an organization focused on promoting sustainable and safe transportation in Switzerland. She has been involved in advocating for traffic safety measures, including the implementation of lower speed limits in urban areas to protect vulnerable road users, particularly children. Recently, she was in the news for her opposition to the Swiss Federal Council's plans to restrict local authorities' ability to implement speed limits of 30 km/h on main roads, emphasizing the importance of trusting local expertise in traffic management.