Anjes Tjarks

Anjes Tjarks is a Senator in Hamburg, Germany, currently making headlines for his initiatives addressing urban mobility challenges. He is newsworthy due to his focus on improving cyclist safety and managing the proliferation of e-scooters within the city. Recent events include his proposal to promote the "Dutch Reach" (a method of opening car doors with the hand furthest from the door, forcing the driver to look for cyclists) to prevent "dooring" accidents, following the deaths of two cyclists in Hamburg in 2025. He is also implementing "invisible parking zones" at 100 Hamburg transit stops to combat e-scooter parking chaos. Tjarks' efforts are significant as they aim to balance the needs of various transportation modes and enhance the safety and livability of Hamburg.