Vienna Margaret: Little cars, a lot of savings-a mobility paradox

Vienna Margaret: Little cars, a lot of savings-a mobility paradox

A new analysis of the Verkehrsclub Austria (VCÖ) shows interesting developments regarding the car seat in Vienna. The result: The Viennese districts are characterized by a surprisingly low number of cars, especially in the Margaret district, which is at the top. There are only 260 cars for 1,000 people here. This is the lowest value in all of Austria and reflects a changed attitude towards driving.

The examination refers to data from Statistics Austria and reveals that the 20 districts with the lowest degree of motorization are all in Vienna. Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus followed after Margareten with 267, Brigittenau with 271, Josefstadt with 291 and new building with 294 cars per 1,000 inhabitants. A remarkable aspect is that Innsbruck can also be found in the 21th place of the list, which points out that even the state capital of Tyrol cannot keep up with the Viennese districts. In Vienna it shows that fewer than 400 cars are also registered in 13 other districts per 1,000 inhabitants, including well -known districts such as Ottakring and Floridsdorf.

The role of car sharing and public transport

Background of this development could be in the attractive infrastructure of the city. Vienna meets its residents with a close-meshed public transport network and a variety of car sharing offers. Michael Schwendinger, an expert from the VCÖ, emphasizes that the city also offers a high quality of life due to its compact structure: "Many can reach their everyday goals on foot or by bike." These short distances not only ensure that the streets relieve the streets, but also help to reduce the mobility costs.

Overall, the degree of car motorization in Vienna decreased to 364 per 1,000 people last year, while many other capitals have similar trends. It is particularly noteworthy that the number of cars has dropped in absolute numbers in 18 of the 23 Vienna districts. The initiative of being less dependent on the car shows itself as useful for many Viennese who have discovered the advantages of car sharing and public transport.

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