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First day of walking: Together for a greener Austria!
On April 2, 2025, Austria will celebrate the first “Walking Day” to promote environmentally friendly mobility.
First day of walking: Together for a greener Austria!
The first “Walking Day” will take place in Austria on April 2, 2025, an initiative that aims to promote walking as an environmentally friendly form of transport. On this day, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke highlights the health and ecological benefits of walking. “Every step counts,” is his motto and encourages all citizens to take an active part. Numerous cities and municipalities are taking part in the initiative with the “Do you want to go with me?” campaign. was started to involve even more people in walking. OTS reports that…
A central goal of this initiative is to increase the proportion of pedestrian traffic to 20 percent by 2030. To this end, a comprehensive Walking 2030 master plan is being pursued, which was developed under the leadership of DI Robert Thaler. The contact persons for further information are the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology and local authorities. BMK informs that…
Funding projects and pioneer cities
St. Pölten acts as a pioneering city for this mobility transition. The city has already implemented a comprehensive walking master plan that includes innovative concepts to promote walking. One example is the redesign of the promenade ring, which serves as a showcase project. These measures are part of the guiding concept of active mobility, which emphasizes central axes and key projects for a sustainable transport structure. OTS adds that…
In Germany, work is also being done to increase foot traffic. A new funding initiative there aims to improve the safety and attractiveness of pedestrian traffic in cities. Both investment and non-investment measures are funded, with the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility leading the implementation of the funding projects. BALM reports that…
Future events and exchange platform
A significant event in the context of walking is the first Austrian pedestrian summit, which will take place in Graz in September 2025. This summit is intended to serve as an annual platform for exchange and discussion about walking. Decision-makers, planners and representatives from various areas are invited to work together to develop strategies and provide impulses for a sustainable pedestrian traffic policy. Hanke calls on all municipalities and cities to take part in this important initiative and to provide their citizens with comprehensive information. OTS announces that…
Promoting walking is not only a question of environmental protection, but also of promoting health and improving quality of life. It turns out that walking is an equal form of mobility in our transport system and should be viewed as a central pillar for climate-friendly mobility concepts. With the Master Plan Walking 2030, Austria is setting an important example for the future of mobility. BMK emphasizes that...