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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Review of the Cycling Summit in Saalfelden with lots of cycling expertise
The 16th Austrian Cycling Summit in Saalfelden was held under the motto “Rad.Region.Bewegen.” from 3 to 4 June 2025 was the center of the domestic cycling world, with exciting lectures, discussions and excursions for 300 participants. Numerous Cycle Competence [...]
What is standing in the way of company bike leasing in Austria?
More than 10,000 companies in Austria already offer company bike leasing for their employees. The advantages are obvious, but the offer is not yet available to all employees. Only two federal states have created the legal basis for employee leasing [...]
How road markings influence overtaking behaviour: pilot projects in Salzburg
In many places, guideline-compliant wide cycle lanes are not possible due to the width of the roads. However, due to a lack of suitable alternative routes, these sections of road remain part of the cycle network and require improved [...]
Hightech on two wheels: Innovative cycling research with the Holoscene Bike
The Holoscene Bike provides Cycle Competence member Salzburg Research with an innovative research tool that uses state-of-the-art sensor technology to deliver objective data on cycling safety. Developed by Berlin-based start-up Boréal Bikes, the bike is equipped with LiDAR, GPS, [...]
Analysis of bicycle parking spaces as a basis for supply planning
The importance of parking space surveys as a planning tool is demonstrated by the parking space surveys for bicycles and motor vehicles in Vienna's Neubau district conducted by Cycle Competence member komobile. Vienna's 7th district has clearly changed in [...]
Research project provides cargo bike tips for municipalities
The new KlimaEntLaster brochure for municipalities was developed as part of the research project "HAUSRAD", in which Cycle Competence member radverteiler participated as a provider of hardware and booking platform. The brochure is accompanied by detailed factsheets that explain [...]
Report Active Mobility: Trends in Cycling in Austria
How have cycling and walking developed in Austria in recent years? The Active Mobility Report now provides answers. It summarizes the results of the second nationwide survey on active mobility from 2023 and compares them to the first survey [...]
What does Austria’s government programme promise for cycling?
The new federal government's work programme contains important elements of Austria's cycling strategy. The government wants to increase the cycling mode share to 14 per cent and has named some important measures to achieve this, the implementation of which [...]
Lower Austria’s cycling capitals in figures
The ‘Cycling Capital Certification’ was launched by Cycle Competence member Radland back in 2022 in order to systematically record the cycling-promoting activities of Lower Austria's cities. The second evaluation round took place in 2024 with 37 cities. Here, for [...]
Cycle streets in Burgenland as an opportunity for rural areas
In addition to the previously dominant use of bicycle streets in an urban context, completely new fields of application are opening up in rural areas to create attractive cycling networks. At the beginning of 2024, there were around 80 [...]