Overview
- Berlin’s BSR stands ready with about 2,300 staff and 540 vehicles across 16 depots, supported by roughly 13,000 tonnes of salt, 2,100 cubic meters of brine and 5,000 tonnes of grit.
- The Gersthofen road authority reports 8,300 tonnes of salt available overall, including around 1,500 tonnes and 40,000 liters of brine stored in the new Schwabmünchen facility.
- Crews operate in two shifts with the option to switch to 24/7 coverage during sustained snowfall, and initial winter deployments have already occurred.
- Vehicles can mix dry salt and brine and precisely control spread rate and width from the cab, with plows using discharge blockers deployed from about three centimeters of snow.
- Roads are cleared by priority, starting with city motorways and main routes, and property owners must clear sidewalks or face fines for noncompliance.