Traffic chaos on motorways: rising number of cars and solution through buses!

Traffic chaos on motorways: rising number of cars and solution through buses!

Biedermannsdorf, Österreich - A dramatic increase in car traffic on Austria motorways was found in a current analysis of the Austria traffic club (VCÖ). According to the figures that were collected from January to October 2024, there were a significant increase in car journeys at 32 out of 36 points in Styria and 48 out of 51 counting points in Lower Austria. The traffic on the A2 near Biedermannsdorf was particularly striking, where an increase of 7.6 percent was recorded with 46.4 million cars. In comparison, truck traffic fell in many regions, which further illustrates the recent trends in traffic, such as meinbezirk.at reported.

does the traffic collapse make alarm?

The increase in car traffic is viewed by VCÖ expert Katharina Jaschinsky as a serious problem. She criticizes that the increasing numbers should not be ignored and demands immediate measures to reduce traffic. "The increase in car traffic is not a natural law," says Jaschinsky, who particularly emphasizes the need for effective mobility management in companies and leisure facilities. Through initiatives such as publicly job tickets and the promotion of carpools, companies can actively contribute to reducing commuting. At the same time, when building new operating locations, the accessibility of public transport must be taken into account in order to minimize the car incentive.

A central proposal of the VCÖ to relieve the streets is the introduction of express bus lines on strongly frequented routes. Such Bus Rapid Transit systems have proven to be successful internationally and could replace around 50 cars per bus. A pilot project for express buses in the Graz area is already being planned to offer a quick and space -saving alternative for commuters, as orf.at This will lead to a reduction in traffic jams and a reduction in traffic loads for residents, while at the same time the attractiveness of public transport is increased.