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City comparison: How satisfied are Austria’s cyclists?
How safe do Austria’s cyclists feel in traffic? How do they rate the quality of bike paths? These are the questions that Radlobby Austria, member of Cycle Competence, asked in its bicycle climate test, the results of which have just been published. Salzburg and Graz received the best marks, but are still not entirely satisfactory. Vienna and Linz are at [...]
‘Right Turn on Red’: First implementation and international guidelines
These changes to the Austrian highway code have caused quite a stir: an additional sign with a green arrow now allows cyclists at some junctions to turn right or ride straight on through a red light. The ‘right turn on red’ rule was implemented in countries such as France, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and The Netherlands some time ago. Austria is [...]
VCÖ Mobility Award for Cycle Competence Members
Many Cycle Competence members are glad to be able to celebrate success at having won the 2022 VCÖ Mobility Award. Especially celebrated was the Radlobby, with their winning project ‘Kidical Mass’ which now takes place in 14 cities Austria-wide. Other prize-winning projects by Cycle Competence members were ‘The City and You’, a mobility program in [...]
Leitfaden Verträgliche Verkehrsabwicklung auf Landesstraßen in Ortszentren. Maßnahmen und Kriterien
Der Leitfaden "Verträgliche Verkehrsabwicklung auf Landesstraßen in Ortszentren" soll das gemeinsame Verständnis der handelnden Akteur:innen und Handlungsträger:innen im Land Vorarlberg abbilden, unter welchen Bedingungen der Einsatz solcher Instrumente zur Verkehrsberuhigung im Speziellen auf Landesstraßen-Abschnitten in Ortszentren möglich sein soll.
Member News: Improved bicycle transport and cooperation with Ukraine
In Vorarlberg, new local trains inspired by the Danish model are being introduced. VELLO is unveiling its latest cargo ultra-light titanium bike model, the SUB. The Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) at the University of Salzburg has published its annual report for 2023. In Vienna, 330 traffic lights will soon be equipped with a green arrow for turning right on red. [...]
Freizeitradverkehr in Vorarlberg [abseits des Mountainbikens]
Das Land Vorarlberg hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten eine Spitzenposition im Alltagsradverkehr erreicht, mit hohen Wegeanteilen in der alltäglichen Mobilität der VorarlbergerInnen. Die Vorarlberger FreizeitradlerInnen erwarten, dass sich Alltagswege auch gut in der Freizeit nutzen lassen und dass Synergien entstehen können. In einer umfassenden Analyse wurden die Bedürfnisse der unterschiedlichen Typen von FreizeitradlerInnen (abseits von Mountainbike) beleuchtet und die Erkenntnisse [...]
Study on improving recreational cycling in Vorarlberg
At the start of the summer holidays, the topic of cycle tourism is at the forefront of our minds! The province of Vorarlberg commissioned a study by Rosinak & Partner, member of Cycle Competence, to analyse the potential for improvement in recreational cycling in the region. We present a snapshot of the findings: Vorarlberg performs very well in terms [...]
Auf den Sattel, fertig, los! Radfahren ist deine neue Superkraft für dein ganzes Leben.
Mit der Publikation „Fahrradfit von klein auf“ will das Land Vorarlberg Eltern und Kinder dazu animieren, häufiger mit dem Rad unterwegs zu sein. Ein zweiter Teil „Auf den Sattel, fertig, los“ wendet sich an die Kinder selbst und will die kindliche Begeisterung am Fahrrad wecken.
Fahrradfit von klein auf. Radfahren mit Kindern – ein Leitfaden für Eltern
Mit der Publikation „Fahrradfit von klein auf“ will das Land Vorarlberg Eltern und Kinder dazu animieren, häufiger mit dem Rad unterwegs zu sein. Ein zweiter Teil „Auf den Sattel, fertig, los“ wendet sich an die Kinder selbst und will die kindliche Begeisterung am Fahrrad wecken.
Moscow Cycle Network 2020
Moscow Bicycle Master Plan by Rosinak & Partner
Vorarlbergs expansion of multimodality: VMOBIL stations opened
The combination of bicycle and public transport is to undergo a major expansion plan in the Cycle Competence member province Vorarlberg. The goal of the federal railways ÖBB, the province of Vorarlberg, municipalities and the transport association is very ambitious: Step by step several train stations in Vorarlberg are to be equipped with the new VMOBIL bicycle boxes. The first [...]
Tax reform makes company bicycle models possible
On the subject of company bicycles the Austrian parliament has reached an important decision: As part of the tax reform passed at the end of September employers will be able to claim back input tax on purchases of company bicycles from 2020 (Vorsteuerabzug). Soon employees might also get legal clarity […]
Where does the tax reform for company bicycles stand?
The long-demanded legal equalization of e-bikes and electronic cars as company vehicles had been hinted at in spring. Now that there has been a government re-shuffle the tax reform seems to have been pushed way back again. The timing is quite unfortunate as the sale of e-bikes has reached a record high in Austria. The cycling coordinator for the city [...]
Company bicycle instead of company car
Healthy, good for the environment and stress free! With a company bicycle model (“Job-Rad”) employers can support their employees to increasingly switch to a healthy and environmentally-friendly mode of transport both for commutes as well as private travel. The CycleCompetence members klimaaktiv mobil (BMNT) und Herry Consult are publishing helpful tips on the subject and an expert opinion on the [...]
Province of Vorarlberg
The province of Vorarlberg is a pioneer among the nine Austrian provinces when it comes to cycling traffic. Therefore it joined Cycling Competence Austria as a supporting member. In 2014, it led the ranking of Austrian provinces with a cycling traffic share of 16.3 percent. Vorarlberg is targeting an increase of the cycling traffic share to 20 percent by 2020. [...]