New bike path on the new building belt: faster and safer for cyclists!

New bike path on the new building belt: faster and safer for cyclists!

A new 250 meter long two-way cycle path is being built on the new building belt in Vienna, which is a significant improvement for cyclists. This cycle path is created on the inner belt side of the new building belt near the former Sophiospital and is intended to help fix a problematic place on the belt. The aim is to avoid two belts for cyclists and optimize the flow of traffic. According to the Vienna mobility agency, the bike path is separated from car traffic with concrete guidelines to ensure additional security, especially for families and the elderly. A lane is currently closed due to a construction site, which, however, does not bring any deterioration for drivers.

The new bike path ensures that cyclists save time and nerves by using a direct connection without having to accept detours and long waiting times. This is supported by two green arrows on pedestrian crossings that enable a quick progress. The redesign of the cycle path takes place in the night from 13th to June 14th without affecting the flow of traffic. The colorful concrete control walls are also given branding of the Vienna mobility agency, which contributes to the visual upgrading of the area.

part of the Vienna cycle path offensive

The new building belt cycle path is part of a comprehensive cycle path offensive in Vienna, which includes over 250 projects and focuses on improving more than 100 km cycle path network. The investments for the expansion of the cycling infrastructure amount to around 130 million euros. In 2024, the proportion of cycle paths in Vienna is expected to increase to 11 % compared to only 7 % in 2019. These measures are not only limited to the new building belt; Other areas in the city also benefit from appropriate improvements.

• intersection Schellinggasse and Schwarzenbergstraße: improvement of the intersection situation
• Dominican bastion: bicycle -friendly street
• Aspernbrücke: two -way direction cycle after renovation
• Praterstraße: stock improvement, two -way cycle path
• Mariahilfer Straße: Establishment and furnishing cycle path

meaning for the environment and health

The promotion of cycling not only has a positive impact on the cities, but also on the environment and health of the citizens. According to the Environmental Federal Agency up to 30 % of car journeys could be shifted to bicycle traffic in metropolitan areas. This contributes to relieving the environment and people in cities, where cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam have already had high bicycle traffic shares.

cycling not only offers health benefits that can increase life expectancy, but is also environmentally friendly and cost -effective. While the usage costs of a bicycle are only about 10 cents per kilometer, the cost of a car is between 21 and 218 cents per kilometer. This makes it clear that bicycle traffic not only reduces air pollution, but also takes up much less space than motorized traffic, as a parking space for a car can offer space for up to eight bicycles.

The improvements in the cycle path network not only contribute to better mobility, but also promote a sustainable lifestyle and healthy urban development. In this context, the measures of the Viennese cycle path and the new building belt cycle path are significant steps in the right direction.