Cycle Tourism and Public Transport in South Tyrol

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1 Landesmobilitätsagentur Agenzia provinciale per la mobilità Train & Bike Cycle Tourism and Public Transport in South Tyrol EURAC Bolzano,

2 Train & bike: The idea Basic concept: incentivate the use of public transport and promote an alternative, soft tourism by encouraging the intermodal combination train-bycicle. Possible scenarios: On-board bicycle transportation One-way bicycle rental in different spots along the railway line 2

3 Public Transport in South Tyrol (1/2) 1st milestone: South Tyrol Cadence : area-covering transport network introduction of regular connections every 30/60 minutes fine-tuning of all schedules seamless transfer from bus to train and viceversa 3

4 Public Transport in South Tyrol (2/2) 2nd milestone: Upgrading and modernisation of the public transport network: Val Venosta railway (2005) Val Pusteria railway new train stations new buses Citybuses (smaller buses for local transport) Renon cableway and tram Mendola funicular 4

5 Recommissioning Venosta railway new train compositions with barrier-free, low-floor access Renovation of the entire railway line 18 stations restored according to the specifications for monument preservation opening of 8 bicycle rentals within the station buildings 2 million passengers/year 5

6 New Val Venosta railway: barrier-free access 6

7 Train stations: before 7

8 and after renovation 8

9 Rental points: before 9

10 and after renovation 10

11 Venosta railway 2005: Rental points 8 rental points one-way -rental EventCard : combined daily ticket for Venosta train and bike rental 11

12 Vinschgerrad : Common layout and brand 12

13 Combined Ticket Event Card Available from 2005 to 2009 as daily ticket Services included: 1 x bike rental + Val Venosta railway + one trip by bus from Malles to Passo Resia 13

14 Growing trend: EventCards sold

15 Vinschgerrad becomes Südtirol Rad 2011: Extension of the network: 14 rental points in train stations and several service spots 15

16 New combined ticket bikemobil Card valid throughout South Tyrol on days includes public transport (bus, train, ropeways) + 1 x rent a bike prices: , young people under 14 pay half price 16

17 NEW: Electric bycicles available Attracts new target groups For long distances: battery exchange in several rental points 17

18 Achievements: Growing acknowledgement for South Tyrol as destination for cycle tourism Alternative to bicycle transport on board of trains Increasing use of public transport for leisure purposes 18

19 Challenges remaining (1/2) Landesmobilitätsagentur Agenzia provinciale per la mobilità 19

20 Challenges remaining (2/2) Increasing popularity of cycle tourism more demand for bike transport on train WHILE transport capacity for bicycles is limited (15-18 bikes per train) overcrowding (conveyance cannot be granted) security issues (cycles blocking exit) delays (hardly tolerable for commuters and pupils - trains are timed to interconnect with buses) 20

21 Future aims Further expand the Südtirol Rad/Bici Alto Adige bike rental network Increase of transport capacity thanks to the purchase of 8 new train compositions + extension modules for actual trains (expected autumn 2013) 21

22 Thank you for your attention! Roberto Rubbo Tel