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Research project tests multi-purpose lanes on rural roads
Can multi-purpose lanes with narrow central lanes increase safety for cyclists on open roads? This question is being investigated by Cycle Competence members Salzburg Research and con.sens mobilitätsdesign in the ‘MZSFreiland’ research project commissioned by the Ministry of Transport in collaboration with the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV). The first test routes have already been marked out in Burgenland, [...]
Review of the Cycling Summit in Saalfelden with lots of cycling expertise
The 16th Austrian Cycling Summit in Saalfelden was held under the motto “Rad.Region.Bewegen.” from 3 to 4 June 2025 was the center of the domestic cycling world, with exciting lectures, discussions and excursions for 300 participants. Numerous Cycle Competence members contributed their expertise. Here is an overview of the program. Conference under the patronage of the Minister of Mobility [...]
How road markings influence overtaking behaviour: pilot projects in Salzburg
In many places, guideline-compliant wide cycle lanes are not possible due to the width of the roads. However, due to a lack of suitable alternative routes, these sections of road remain part of the cycle network and require improved safety for cyclists. Solutions to this problem are currently being tested and researched in the ‘Reallabor Nußdorferstraße’ and in the [...]
Hightech on two wheels: Innovative cycling research with the Holoscene Bike
The Holoscene Bike provides Cycle Competence member Salzburg Research with an innovative research tool that uses state-of-the-art sensor technology to deliver objective data on cycling safety. Developed by Berlin-based start-up Boréal Bikes, the bike is equipped with LiDAR, GPS, cameras and communication technology and is being used in several projects. These range from analysing overtaking manoeuvres between cyclists and [...]
Report Active Mobility: Trends in Cycling in Austria
How have cycling and walking developed in Austria in recent years? The Active Mobility Report now provides answers. It summarizes the results of the second nationwide survey on active mobility from 2023 and compares them to the first survey conducted in 2021. The report also reveals surprising developments compared to the first survey: declining popularity among young people, fewer [...]
RADBEST research project: Cycling in confined road conditions
In traffic planning practice, the routing of bicycle traffic in confined spaces poses a particular challenge. The RADBEST research project, in which Cycle Competence members Salzburg Research, the Department of Geoinformatics at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and con.sens mobilitätsdesign were involved, looked for possible solutions. To this end, regulations and scientific studies were analyzed, experts were interviewed [...]
Cycle Competence webinars in our online academy
More than 20 webinars under our motto “This is cycling!” have been held by our platform members since the beginning of the webinar series in 2021. To make this wealth of knowledge more accessible, we have compiled the individual webinar presentations into an archive: the Cycle Competence Academy! It is available on YouTube and on our overview page “Akademie” in [...]
Research discussion on cycling and mobility transition in Salzburg
This year, our annual cycling competence fireside talk was dedicated to the exciting topic of cycling research. Leading researchers from Vienna, Graz and Salzburg discussed current developments and challenges in cycling and mobility research. The discussion was moderated by Cycle Competence member Martin Loidl from the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) and took place in an attractive setting in [...]
This was the Velo-city conference 2024 in Ghent
For 44 years, the Velo-city conference of the European Cyclists Federation has brought together the leading experts in cycling and has thus achieved the status of the world's most important specialist conference. The largest edition to date took place from June 18 to 21 in Ghent, Belgium, with 1,650 participants. Cycle Competence Austria was prominently represented. We bring you [...]
Mobility Observatory Austria: Better data enables sustainable cycling promotion
The KOMOA concept study for a Mobility Observatory Austria shows how systemic approaches using a variety of data can help with the current challenges of transportation planning. How can it meet mobility needs while minimizing the negative ecological, social and economic effects of transport? The two Cycle Competence members, the University of Salzburg and Salzburg Research, have been researching [...]
European Review: EU Cycling Declaration and study results from Paris to London
On April 3, 2024, the "European Declaration on Cycling" was formally signed at a meeting of EU transport ministers, the European Council, the Commission and the Parliament. This milestone in the supranational commitment to cycling as a fully-fledged means of transport and to key points for improving cycling is a sign that the important levers for promoting cycling are [...]
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 sharing solution for e-bikes and bicycles of all kinds, and Salzburg Research focuses on active mobility research. With these additions, [...]
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. [...]