Hasnerstraße: Over 4,500 cyclists every day in the cycling paradise!

Hasnerstraße: Over 4,500 cyclists every day in the cycling paradise!

With over 4,500 cyclists on a single day, Hasnerstrasse in Ottakring has once again proven that it is one of the most popular cycling streets in the city. A new report from MA 46, also known as the traffic center, impressively shows the increased use since the road was redesigned in 2012. This was designed to give priority to cyclists and reduce car traffic. Since then, Hasnerstrasse has been considered “bicycle-friendly” and is constantly subject to a 30 km/h speed limit, which has significantly improved traffic safety, as meinbezirk.at reports.

The count of cyclists recently took place at the intersection between Hasnerstraße and Kirchstettengasse and includes all types of bicycles, from conventional bicycles to cargo bikes to e-scooters. Although only 900 cyclists were counted in 2005, the number has increased continuously since the redesign and the current survey shows a remarkable increase.

Development and outlook

As part of the “Climate Fit Hippviertel” project, Hasnerstrasse has been being further developed since the beginning of the year. The focus here is not only on traffic safety, but also on the quality of stay. District leader Stefanie Lamp (SPÖ) describes Hasnerstraße as a model example for future projects to improve cycling and pedestrian safety in Vienna. These developments are part of an overarching trend in European cities that are increasingly positioning themselves as bike-friendly. Cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam are setting standards with wide cycle paths and innovative mobility solutions, as myebikes.com highlights.

The promotion of e-bikes, the integration of bicycle rental stations and the creation of safe parking options are essential measures that not only increase the quality of life, but also improve the environmental friendliness of cities. In fact, current trends show that a good cycling culture is created when cycling is part of everyday life.

Vienna as a pioneer

Vienna is attracting more and more cyclists through such initiatives. The interplay between safe infrastructure and a friendly cycling culture could create further incentives for the local population to choose cycling as their preferred means of transport. These positive developments not only fall under the aspect of road safety, but also under the aspect of sustainability, with a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and a contribution to a healthier lifestyle.

The combination of modern ideas, such as repair stations for bicycles and intelligent traffic management systems, will continue to gain in importance. Hasnerstrasse is not just a path for cyclists, but an example of how a city can become more livable through innovative planning and implementation.

With the increasing interest in bike-friendly solutions and the continuous developments in this area, Vienna is well on its way to being recognized as one of the leading cities in Europe in the field of sustainable mobility.