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New cycle path in Wieden: Directly from Karlsplatz to Margaretengurtel!
Find out everything about the expansion of the cycle path from Karlsplatz to Margaretengurtel, which starts in March 2024 to promote environmentally friendly mobility in Vienna.
New cycle path in Wieden: Directly from Karlsplatz to Margaretengurtel!
Something is happening again in Vienna when it comes to cycling! From March 2024, the two-way cycle path along Wiedner Hauptstrasse will be expanded to Hartmanngasse and the connection to the cycle path in Margareten will finally be closed. The plans are ambitious: The cycle path will be structurally separated and expanded so that cyclists can travel safely in both directions. This is presented by MeinBezirk, the district leader Lea Halbwidl (SPÖ) praises the improvements for the entire district and the associated promotion of climate-friendly mobility.
As part of the construction work, the adjacent side streets and the affected section of the main street will be unsealed and greened. Nine trees, four standard shrubs and eight new green beds will be planted, and a drinking fountain will be installed. The work on the roadway between Blechturmgasse and Johann-Strauss-Gasse, which will be closed to the city center from January to June 2026, is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening Vienna's green infrastructure.
Climate-friendly mobility in Vienna
The changes in the city are part of another overarching plan: The city of Vienna is pursuing the climate roadmap with the aim of developing the city into a 15-minute city. This strategy is intended to optimize traffic flow and provide safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians. Vienna aims to be a city without combustion engines by 2040, which entails a major expansion of cycling and walking infrastructure. This is reported by the city of Vienna on your website.
As part of these efforts, numerous measures are planned to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. This includes not only the expansion of public transport, but also the promotion of e-mobility and long-term changes in the population's mobility behavior. These are necessary because traffic causes around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions in Vienna.
Sustainable mobility concepts
What Vienna is pushing forward here is not only supported by the city government, but also fits into a larger picture that goes beyond the state's borders. In Germany, CO2 emissions in the transport sector have been stagnating for over 30 years. A paradigm shift is necessary here to promote climate-friendly mobility. The “Intelligent Mobility in Residential Areas” charter, which was developed by numerous experts and city representatives, calls for making it easier to switch from cars to sustainable alternatives such as cycling or walking. Part of this strategy is also the creation of a walking and cycling-friendly living environment, which VCD points out.
These initiatives are not only important for the environment, but also for improving the quality of life and social participation in residential areas. Ultimately, the key lies in the collaboration of all stakeholders – from municipalities to housing companies – to jointly develop and implement sustainable mobility solutions.
The progress in Vienna shows that they have a good knack for promoting climate-friendly means of transport. While the city is focusing on expanding cycling infrastructure, it is also showing that environmentally friendly mobility does not have to remain just a dream, but can actually be achieved.