Vienna is celebrating: over three quarters of the journeys were made in an environmentally friendly way!

Vienna is celebrating: over three quarters of the journeys were made in an environmentally friendly way!

The Vienna mobility survey shows impressive progress in the area of ​​environmentally friendly transportation. According to current figures, over 75% of Viennese use climate-friendly means of transport for their daily journeys. Public transport is the most popular choice at 34%, followed by walking at around 30%. Cycling is also enjoying growing popularity and now accounts for 11% of the journeys made. These figures are not only confirmation of the population's increased environmental awareness, but also proof of the city's successful initiatives. “The efforts of the last few years are having an impact,” explains Mobility City Councilor Ulli Sima. It points to a continued increase in cycling usage, which has increased from 7% to 11% compared to 2019, driven by significant investment in cycling infrastructure.

Another important aspect of Vienna's transport system is the continuous decline in car traffic. The current modal split shows that only 25% of daily trips are made by car, the lowest value since the data was collected in 1993. At the same time, the expansion of public transport is being driven forward, in particular through the new subway lines U2 and U5, which further increases the quality of the mobility offer. Wiener Linien Managing Director Alexandra Reinagl emphasizes the importance of public transport as the backbone of the city: “A reliable mobility offer at fair prices makes us one of the best public transport networks in the world,” she says.

Inclusive and welcoming subway stations

In parallel to these developments, the expansion of the subway in Vienna is also being pushed forward, with a focus on inclusive and barrier-free design. The concept of a “station for all senses” emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and numerous services that meet the needs of passengers. The design includes safety aspects as well as optimizing visibility inside and outside the stations to ensure a pleasant user experience. This inclusive design connects people with their urban environment and creates a place that is welcoming to both local residents and visitors ostertagarchitekten.at reported. The developments in the transport infrastructure underline the city's ambitions to make Vienna more climate-friendly and livable.

A look at the mobility strategy shows that Vienna is on the right track to promote sustainable transportation while maximizing the comfort and safety of its citizens. The latest surveys and planned infrastructure measures are therefore not just numbers, but also a step towards an environmentally friendly future.