Camillo-Sitte-Gasse: Green light for conversion to prevent illegal parking!

Camillo-Sitte-Gasse: Green light for conversion to prevent illegal parking!

Camillo-Sitte-Gasse in Vienna, often referred to as the problem child of the Wiener Linien, is facing extensive renovations that are intended to improve both traffic conditions and the quality of life of residents. Due to frequent illegal parking, tram line 9 here repeatedly has to deal with traffic delays. This will now change, as the city and Wiener Linien have announced measures to reduce illegal parking, similar to the successful interventions in Kreuzgasse in the 18th district, where the number of incorrectly parked vehicles was reduced by over 40 percent, as heute.at reports.

At the same time, Camillo-Sitte-Gasse will not only be improved in terms of traffic, but also made greener. Green areas are to be created on an area of ​​500 m². A total of 20 standard shrubs are planned, and a drinking fountain and four new benches will also be installed to increase the quality of stay on site. The sidewalks will be widened to improve visibility. The parking situation will also be reorganized to increase safety for all road users. Public transport city councilor Ulli Sima emphasizes the importance of these steps: “This is a necessary step, especially with regard to public transport,” says Sima.

Concrete measures against illegal parking

The measures to combat illegal parking in Camillo-Sitte-Gasse show that both structural adjustments and increased penalties for traffic offenders go hand in hand. A fine of 365 euros will be introduced for parking on tracks or bus lanes. This follows an increase in traffic disruptions, with Vienna public transport receiving a total of 1,528 reports in 2022, 939 of which were for trams. A similar problem is also complained about in Camillo-Sitte-Gasse, where the tram is often blocked by incorrectly parked vehicles, as kosmo.at notes.

District leader Dietmar Baurecht emphasizes the importance of the construction work: “We are not only creating better travel conditions for public transport, but also a better microclimate and more accessibility for all pedestrians.” In addition to the redesign of Camillo-Sitte-Gasse, the overall project also includes an adjustment of traffic lights to ensure a smoother traffic flow. The plan envisages changing a total of 40 traffic lights in Vienna by 2024 and around 750 of 1,300 traffic lights already allow for priority for trams and buses, according to the latest information from presse.wien.gv.at.

Conclusion

The renovations in Camillo-Sitte-Gasse are a real step in the right direction for public transport in Vienna. The combination of structural measures and increased controls shows that those responsible care about improving traffic safety and the quality of life of residents. It will be interesting to see how these changes will bear fruit over the next few months.