Vienna changing: cars are increasingly rare, alternative booms!
Vienna changing: cars are increasingly rare, alternative booms!
In the paving stones of Vienna, a remarkable trend is reflected: fewer and fewer cars are on the way. An analysis of the Verkehrsclub Austria (VCÖ) shows that the number of motor vehicles in 18 of the 23 Viennese districts decreased last year. This decline in the districts of Margareten, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus and Wieden is particularly striking. Here the residents seem to be more likely to use alternatives to the car.
The analysis based on data from the statistics Austria shows that the degree of motorization in Vienna has dropped to 364 cars per 1,000 inhabitants. This is not only a statistical value, but can also be understood as an indicator of the changed mobility approach of the Viennese population. Many now use the diverse public transport, the short distances within the city as well as offers such as car sharing and bike rental.
The decline in the car density
A particularly impressive picture is emerging in Margareten: With only 260 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, there are the lowest car density all over Austria. In Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, Brigittenau, new building and the Josefstadt, the value is among 300 cars each. The reduced expenses for mobility should not be underestimated - average savings from Viennese households more than 2,000 euros per year compared to the Austrian average.
The deepest decline in the number of cars was reported in Margareten with a minus of 589 vehicles, followed by Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus with 325 fewer and Wieden with 294 fewer cars. Most other districts of the city shows a similar trend. However, Liesing is an exception, here the vehicle density is 516 car per 1,000 inhabitants, which is the highest value in Vienna.
An interesting aspect is the inner city. In this central district, the number of cars is higher by numerous public institutions and companies that have registered vehicles. There are even 977 cars here on 1,000 people. This development emphasizes the need that the decline in cars could make urgently needed space. In view of the narrow sidewalks and the lack of cycle paths, it is challenged to redesign the urban areas to create more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
In addition, the VCÖ pleads for more greening and shade -giving trees in the streets to reduce the heat load in summer. Especially in the external districts, an improvement in transport connections and the public transport network is required.
The advantages of public transport and alternative mobility solutions are obvious; In an urban area that is increasingly opposing the car, it will be exciting to observe how these trends will develop in the future. More details on the current developments are also www.meinbezirk.at to learn.