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 [...]
From Dunav to Salzach: Cycle tourism, signposting, research results
The valleys and planes along the Danube offer outstanding potential for cycle tourism and climate-friendly local traffic on bicycles. Austria is leading a project consortium trying to realize this potential. Also along the Salzach Cycle Competence is active on multiple levels: con.sens mobilitätsdesign is testing new cycling signposting and the Bicycle Observatory is providing new insights. Further, Cycle Competence member [...]
Eleven Cycling highways for Lower Austria
RADland Niederösterreich, an initiative by the province of Lower Austria, is taking the next step towards creating high-level cycling infrastructure for every-day cycling traffic between municipalities: Regional Mobility Secretary Ludwig Schleritzko presented eleven cycling highway routes and a new subsidy model. The preparatory work for the cycling highway conceptualisation was rendered by Cycle Competence member Verracon via an assessment of [...]
Guideline for Austrian Bicycle Funding: €40m investments
On World Bicycle Day on 3 June, federal minister Leonore Gewessler (Green Party) got a lot of attention for her announcement of a bicycle campaign promising up to €40m in federal subsidies for investments in bike infrastructure. We are taking a closer look at what is included in these investments as well as at the additional subsidies for cycle highways. [...]
Corona-Update: Cycling as a means of transportation out of the crisis
It can be labeled a paradigm shift when news about kilometres of new pop-up bike lanes, new speed limits for cars and other promotions of cycle traffic are coming in from hundreds of cities in Europe. The European Union has also taken first steps to place cycle traffic on an equal level with car traffic. Some of these developments had [...]
News from Lower Austria: Cycle highway and regional approach
With the slogan “Fit for future – fit into the future” (brochure in German) the province of Lower Austria is implementing extensive measures for active mobility. One key project in cycle traffic will be high-quality cycle highways. Cycle Competence member Verracon GmbH is an expert adviser to the project. And our member con.sens mobilitätsdesign has developed a regional concept for every-day cycling. [...]
Test winner, awards and new appearances
Three Cycle Competence members made strong appearances in June: Bike Citizens from Graz received an award from climate minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) for its research activities. Austrias leading bicycle manufacturer KTM clearly won the e-bike test of the consumer lobby VKI. And communication agency katapult developed the brand strategy process for the cycling school “Schulterblick” (glance over the shoulder) for [...]
Results of the Cycle Competence municipalities survey
In autumn 2019, the Cycle Competence platform surveyed municipalities and communities on their cycle traffic systems. We compiled a questionnaire allowing local authorities to check the frame work for cycling with the help of a traffic light system. Here we are presenting the results for the first time and translate the questionnaire’s 26 questions. […]
Member News: Mountainbike trails and job bike offers
Before the standstill caused by the Corona pandemic Cycle Competence members Bike Citizens, Kaloveo, Bike Energy and Innovametall had been very active. During the shutdown FGM’s webinars for the EU project Metamorphosis are available in home offices world wide. Traffic planners verkehrplus keep up the team spirit by holding virtual team breakfasts. An overview: […]
THE CYCLING WORLD IN TIMES OF CORONA
Times of crisis are shaking society and also offer a chance for transformation. Familiar norms are being questioned, routines are changing and previously unimaginable leeways for interventions are opening up. In our current harrowing situation this is also true for cycle traffic: Everything is possible from restrictions to more flexibility. We have taken a look – from Bogotá via Berlin [...]