Austria’s best cycling infrastructure solutions
Developing good cycling projects requires outstanding role models. Until a few years ago, these were found in the Netherlands or Denmark – but Austria now has a number of standout examples of its own. In this compilation, we present a selection of the best cycling solutions implemented in Austria to date. This collection is not a ranking, but offers [...]
Evidence-based cycling planning: findings from the Nußdorferstraße real-world laboratory
How do road markings affect overtaking behaviour around cyclists? The research bicycle used by Salzburg Research makes it possible to measure this objectively. Results from the Nußdorferstraße real-world laboratory show that targeted markings, particularly wide multi-purpose lanes with a narrow central carriageway, increase the overtaking distance between motor vehicles and cyclists. […]
Expertise at the 2026 Cycling Network Meeting in Upper Austria
From network planning and traffic calming to cost-effective solutions in rural areas: in early March 2026, the Upper Austria Cycling Network Meeting provided a wealth of inspiration for promoting cycling in local communities. Practical examples from several federal states demonstrated what is possible when projects are implemented with vision, courage and determination, and with the involvement of the local [...]
New coordination office for Radkompetenz Österreich
The Radkompetenz Österreich platform was founded in 2014 and has been coordinated by Alec Hager ever since. After twelve years of dedicated development work, he is handing over this role to Climate Alliance Upper Austria, which has extensive experience in promoting cycling. Irene Wögerer from Climate Alliance took over the coordination role at the beginning [...]
Amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations with new bicycle definitions and video surveillance
On October 21, the draft amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) was presented to the press by Mobility Minister Peter Hanke. The most important points are the introduction of video surveillance for traffic calming measures and new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes that are not pedal-assisted. There are no plans to make helmets mandatory for e-bikes. Open questions [...]
Research project tests multi-purpose lanes on rural roads
Can multi-purpose lanes with narrow central lanes increase safety for cyclists on open roads? This question is being investigated by Cycle Competence members Salzburg Research and con.sens mobilitätsdesign in the ‘MZSFreiland’ research project commissioned by the Ministry of Transport in collaboration with the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV). The first test routes have already been marked out in Burgenland, [...]
Mexico City: 36 kilometres of cycle highway for the World Cup
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, one of the largest stadiums in the world. The World Cup now provides the opportunity to build a 36-kilometre-long cycle highway across the Mexican capital within ten months. In our new series ‘A Look at the World’, we focus on [...]
Child-friendly Graz: new bicycle playgrounds and evaluation of the children’s bicycle bonus
Since 2023, the Graz city government has been offering a purchase subsidy for children's bicycles. All third-graders at Graz elementary schools receive a voucher worth 250 euros for the purchase of a children's bicycle, accessories or bicycle service. This campaign is unique in Austria. We summarise the results of the evaluation and report on the first bicycle playgrounds in [...]
Sharing with cargo bike garages, washing stations and award-winning bikes
Our roundup of exciting products from our members takes us from Leonding to Frankfurt via the Innkreis region! In Upper Austria, cargobike sharing has been taken to the next level with bike distribution garages. Meanwhile, VELLO won an award for its SUB cargobike at the Eurobike European bicycle trade fair in Frankfurt. KTM also presented its new products there. [...]
VCÖ Mobility Award 2025 for cycling projects from Vienna to Lienz
The VCÖ Mobility Award 2025 was selected under the motto “Fit for the future for cities and rural areas” in twelve nationwide categories and in nine federal state categories. Among others, the Cycle Competence members Mobilitätsagentur Wien were delighted to receive the award for top project in the category “Walking and Cycling,” and con.sens mobilitätsdesign received an award for [...]