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1 Sustainable Transport in Vienna and Graz Banja Luka, 25 th of November, 2011

2 Need for Sustainable Transport Air Pollution Particulate matter CO 2 -emissions Limited Resources Noise Congestion

3 Sustainable Transport in Vienna

4 Agenda (Vienna) Extension of the Subway Grid New Ticket Pricing Pricing in European Cities Possible Consequences of the New Pricing System Conclusion

5 Extension of the Subway Grid +6 Stops +3 Stops +6 Stops +15 Stops Source: [Wiener Linien, 2011]

6 New Pricing of Annual Ticket: EUR Monthly Ticket: EUR Single Ticket: EUR 2.00 Same Pricing for Women and Men, Age>60 Years Bicycles Are not Charged Anymore

7 Pricing in European Cities Annual ticket Rome EUR Vienna EUR Athens EUR Copenhagen EUR Paris EUR Dublin EUR 1, Single ticket Rome EUR 1.00 Athens EUR 1.40 Paris EUR 1.70 Vienna EUR 2.00 Berlin EUR 2.30 London EUR 4.51

8 Possible Consequences of the New Pricing System Cheaper Annual Tickets: Reward loyal costumers New costumers? Less cyclists? More Expensive Single Tickets: Less spontaneous costumers? Higher prices for tourists

9 Conclusion Connecting New Living Areas to the City Center Cheap Pricing Compared to Other Cities Bicycle Friendly Consequences of the New Pricing System Have to Be Evaluated

10 Sustainable Transport in Graz

11 Agenda (Graz) Modal Split Why Stimulating Bicycle Traffic? Bicycle Traffic Facts Public Relationship Bicycle Traffic Regulations Main Objectives 2011/2012 Charging of Parking Lots Conclusion

12 Modal Split Source: [Mandl, 2009]

13 Why Stimulating Bicycle Traffic? Less Total Traffic Emissions Less Traffic Noise Healthier Inhabitants More Flexible Faster in City Centers No Need For Parking Lots (Space Gained)

14 Bicycle Traffic - Facts Public Transport: Tramway and Busses BYPAD-Certified One Responsible Person for Bicycle Traffic Cycle Path Network: 120 km Share of Bicycle Owner: 58 % Cyclists Involved in Traffic Accidents: 18,8 %

15 Public Relations Vice Mayor herself Cycles to Work Bicycle Map for Free Campaigns Graz steigt um, Grazer CityRadeln Light and Technique Source: [Stadt Graz, 2011]

16 Bicycle Traffic Regulations No Bicycles Allowed in Public Transport Cycling Against One-Way-Roads Cycling on Bus Lanes Cycling in Pedestrian Areas Speed-Limit of 30 km/h in All Non-Priority-Streets Traffic Lights for Cyclists Turn-Left Lanes for Cyclists

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21 Main Objectives 2011/2012 Closing Gaps in the Cycle Path Network Implementing New Bicycle Paths when Doing Roadwork Roofed Bicycle Stands at the Train Station Roofed Bicycle Stands at Bus Stations

22 All in One Bicycle Traffic Infrastructure Already Implemented In Planning/ Proposal

23 Charging of Parking Lots Source: [Stadt Graz, 2011]

24 Costs for Parking Lots (½ Hour) Blue Zones: EUR 0.60 (Sunday Free) Green Zones: EUR 0.40 (Saturday, Sunday Free) Maximum: 3 h Parking Pressure Can Be Regulated

25 Conclusion Bicycle Traffic Has to Be Strengthened for a Higher Life Quality in Cities Well Developed Cycle Path Network in Graz Optimizations Always Possible Interaction Between all Sustainable Transport Modes Has to Be Taken into Account

26 Thank You for Your Attention!

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