Focus on Lower Austria: Investment needs and measurements
Lower Austria, thanks to increased measures and financial support for municipalities in the cycling sector, is one of the most active federal states in Austria in this area. However, the state faces the challenge of having to make up for [...]
Kickoff for the cycling season with new members
Spring brings three new members to our platform, each with their own expertise to help improve cycling in Austria and the range of bicycles available: JobRad Austria brings knowledge of good company bike solutions from Germany, Radverteiler offers a smart [...]
Cargo Bikes: Sharing for Municipalities and European Overview
A lot is happening in the cargo bike sector, with sales increasing and sharing programs and subsidies from governments playing a significant role in reducing emissions from transportation. The European Cyclists' Federation has created an online overview of this sector, [...]
‘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 [...]
Danube Cycle Plans: a cycling strategy for nine nations
Cycling traffic as an important part of sustainable mobility in the Danube region stands in the focus of the international project Danube Cycle Plans, which started in September 2020. Now we can present its brand [...]
The new cyclefriendly Austrian Road Code
On the 1st of October the new Austrian road traffic code comes into effect. It contains important improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. Some of its highlights include ‘right turns on red’, minimum overtaking distances for cars, and legalising riding two [...]
Pilot-project further develops Tyrolean cycle route network
One of our newest Cycle Competence members, max2 from Tyrol are specialists in route-mapping and signage. They are using this expertise to expand the Tyrollean cycle orientation signage in a new project in the area [...]
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 [...]
The latest from the cargo bike boom: bike-sharing and subsidies for Vienna and Salzburg
Nobody would call a cargo bike a niche product anymore and countless large bike brands both have their own cargo bike models and are ramping up production. This trend also has political support in Vienna [...]
Future-oriented Study: Austria’s cycle infrastructure needs 7 Billion Euros of investment.
A study published in April 2022 by Cycle Competence members Planoptimo and Verracon at the request of the Ministry for Climate Protection and all nine Austrian regions has shown exactly how much investment is necessary for Austria to increase cycling [...]
New Austrian Road Traffic Code in review
On the 29th of April, minister for climate protection Leonore Gewessler presented the latest draft of the Austrian road traffic code which promises to contain important improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. It is currently under review until the 1st of [...]
First Bicycle Policy Audit for Austria completed
The purpose of a Bicycle Policy Audit (BYPAD) is to evaluate the realm of cycling in terms of politics, administration and cycling’s interest groups. This method has so far been carried out in more than 200 cities and regions across [...]
New guidelines for austrian cycle planning
Current developments in traffic engineering have caused the previous standards and guidelines for road design from 2014 (RVS) to become outdated. From April 1st 2022 new standards and guidelines for cycling infrastructure are being introduced, which a number of our [...]
Economic Factors of Cycling: 46,000 Jobs in Austria
An updated study analysing the economic effects of cycling has demonstrated the many positive consequences of cycling in a set of concrete facts and figures. Cycling creates 46,000 jobs and contributes 2.9 billion Euros to the Austrian economy. In fact, [...]
Velo-City: World Cycle Conference in Ljubljana
This leading international cycle conference takes place annually, bringing together over 1,200 international experts over four days to give presentations, excursions and to provide a basis for networking within the best and most climate friendly transport sector. This year’s event [...]
Three new members with specialities in orientation, planning and multi-use bikes
Radkompetenz Austria is pleased to welcome its three newest members in the sectors of navigation, bike production and traffic planning: Max2 – sign and design provide planning and signage for cycle routes, GLEAM Technologies produce hi-tech cargo bikes in Vienna [...]
Members News with Smart Bikes, Climate Streets and Networking Meetings
There are numerous innovations from the circle of Cycle Competence members, ranging from hardware to research, planning, and construction projects. While con.sens mobilitätsdesign in Hamburg is involved in climate streets and Vello presents a new folding bike model, the first [...]
Federal Funding for Active Mobility Measures in 2023
The climate-active mobility federal funding for active mobility measures will continue in 2023 with new funding. We held a german webinar about this topic on June 5th. Here we provide an overview of the funding modules for businesses, municipalities, tourism, [...]
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 [...]
Challenges on the path to company bicycles for everyone
With the Tax Reform of 2020, Austria introduced the company bike model, allowing businesses to provide their employees with bicycles with tax benefits. Where do we stand three years later, and how could it evolve if specific barriers for employees [...]