werkstattbericht 155 werkstattbericht ThemaTic concepT Urban Mobility Plan Vienna ThemaTic concepT Urban Mobility Plan Vienna TogeTher on The move table oF ContentS � FOREWORDS 6 MISSION STATEMENT 8 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 12 OBJECTIVES AND INDICATORS 18 CITY STRUCTURE AND MOBILITY 30 FIELDS OF ACTION 34 Governance: Responsibilities and Resources 42 Public Space: Sharing Streets in a Fair Way 48 Efficient Mobility by Mobility Management 58 Sharing instead of Owning 64 Transport Organisation: A Smarter Way of Managing Mobility 70 Business in Motion 76 Transport Infrastructure: The Backbone of the City 84 Mobility Needs Innovation 96 Together in the Region 100 THE WAY TO ThE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN: METHODS AND PROCESSES 108 LIST OF MEASURES BY MODE OF TRANSPORT 116 GLOSSARY 122 CONTRIBUTORS, LEGAL NOTICE 126 FOREWORDS � 5 A sustainable transport system in Vienna is the easing the burden on public transport. This is a prerequisite for up to three million people being considerable contribution to the quality of life in the able to move around in the eastern region of Austria city. in an efficient, affordable, fast and eco-friendly way in the coming decades. This is essential so that The Viennese Urban Mobility Plan sets out the Vienna and the Greater Vienna area continue to be ambitious goals of the City of Vienna for a viable an attractive place to live in. transport system of the future, and it describes the steps to be taken in the next ten years so It is good to see more and more people deciding these goals can be reached. In the past, the to make Vienna the centre of their lives – it is a fact mere expansion of infrastructure has proven to that confirms the qualities of our city. This means be insufficient. The motto of the Urban Mobility challenges as well as opportunities: more compact Plan is “Together on the move” and it banks on a Photo: Lukas Beck settlements mean more services emerging within variety of approaches which help seize the many walking distance. If you do not have to cover longer opportunities opening up. This is how transport in distances, you will be able to run errands on foot Vienna will continue to work well and fulfil the most and save time. Vibrant streets make walking more diverse needs in the future. attractive and contribute to a city environment people like living in. Massive investments into public transport, with new lines and greater Maria Vassilakou quality of services are precisely the things which Deputy Mayor meet increasing demand. More people going by Executive City Councillor for Urban Planning, bicycle - this spells fun and physical activity as well Traffic and Transport, Climate Protection, as a reduction of motor vehicle traffic whilst also Energy and Public Participation Forewords 6 Mobility needs to be safeguarded as it is the usual” in Vienna; however, the concept even goes foundation of the city’s future development. one step further: the involvement of citizens and For decades, Vienna has a tradition of planning external partners creates the foundation for bundled ahead and implementing the measures required. responsibilities and resources in implementation, The Urban Mobility Plan is a new milestone. It thus reaching beyond the boundaries of the consolidates and fleshes out the general goals administration. This translates into new impulses and tasks set in the Smart City Wien Framework and innovation, and it spells out new opportunities Strategy and the STEP 2025 Urban Development of participation in shaping the city. Plan. The concept was prepared on the basis of expertise contributed by numerous decision-makers and employees of the City of Vienna. Applying Thomas Madreiter a modern planning approach is “business as Director of Urban Planning Group Street and squares as well as the lines and projects in line with the goals of the Urban Mobility facilities hidden underground constitute the most is of particular importance. Measures geared to important parts of the infrastructure that makes improving processes and the foundation of planning a city function. They are the product of complex make a major contribution. The City of Vienna also engineering work. At the same time, street spaces spearheads the continued development of technical characterise the appearance of a city and influence standards. Coordinating various projects and their its residents’ mobility behaviour. The way in which interfaces as well as a broad range of technical, streets are designed, space is allocated and traffic legal and political requirements, ensures smooth is regulated is the key to a sustainable transport practical implementation. system. This understanding is combined with excellent technical expertise whenever public Dr. Peter Lux space is shaped in Vienna. Steering building Director of Public Works Group 7 � 8 miSSiOn StatEmEnt 01 9 Mission statement 10 “Mobility requires human-scale and eco-compatible forms of transport. the City of Vienna is committed to prioritising public transport, pedestrians and cycling as the most environmentally friendly mobility modes. Vienna embodies a future-oriented urban mobility policy that is not only ecologically, but also economically and socially acceptable and hence sustainable. it is economically sustainable because it is based on long-term investment that pays off for the city and location. it is socially sustainable because its declared goal is to ensure mobility for all citizens irrespective of their income, social position and life situation. it is ecologically sustainable because it helps to conserve natural resources and contributes to realising expanding public transport the Smart City Wien objective.” Quote from SteP 2025 Public transport passengers are offered the attractive, high-quality, efficient and affordable services they are used to. Together with Wiener Linien, VOR and a new mobility culture � ÖBB, the City of Vienna continues to More space for pedestrians develop the primary public transport network, Pedestrians, cyclists, public transport supporting the acceleration of important tram Sharing instead of owning passengers, motorists, moped and motor­ and cyclists and bus lines. bike riders respect each other. Pedestrians and cyclists feel at ease as The citizens of Vienna do not need to The City of Vienna supports new forms of they use vibrant street spaces. own cars to be mobile. Cars can readily be coexistence in shared spaces or temporary hired if needed. Bicycle sharing systems pedestrian zones which offer areas of learning Transport is organised in such a way that supplement public transport. and opportunities of encounter; the number of increasing pedestrian and bicycle traffic is existing rules is reduced. given more space. The city of Vienna supports eco-mobility and rental systems for cars and bicycles. What “Together on the move” primarily needs is… � organising commercial transport efficiently active and safe mobility for the youngest Motor vehicles and craft for commercial and passenger transport (by air, waterways, Mobility partnerships rail and road) are used in an efficient way. On the way to school children walk, use The modal shift to eco-mobility ensures a Multi-modal transport their bicycles or public transport. There is in the region smooth flow of traffic even if there is higher enough space in front of their schools so demand and available spaces remain the from door to door they can arrive and depart safely. Cooperation between districts of Vienna same. E-mobility plays an important role in and the municipalities in the Greater vehicle fleets. Everyone who is out and about in the The City of Vienna creates appropriate frame­ Vienna region strengthen eco-mobility in urban area uses readily available mobility work conditions for safe mobility; parents and commuter transport. The City of Vienna and players in business information about al means of transport. carers support children as they are actively develop and implement new eco-friendly types Changing from one mode of transport to mobile. Representatives from districts of Vienna and of delivery, distribution and customer logistics. the other at convenient nodes is attractive. adjoining municipalities in the environs of the city discuss and team up as partners as they There is close cooperation between the major adopt measures for sustainable mobility within service providers. their mobility corridor. 11 � 12 StRatEGiC FRamEWORK 02 13 StrategiC FraMeWork � Urban growth is a global phenomenon presenting In Vienna, the practice of strategic transport major challenges to transport planners. The science planning has been oriented on the international of transport studies has described essential state-of-the-art for decades already. Implementation principles and potential solutions since the 1970ies happens stepwise and consistently. Sustainable and is continuously deepening its insights. The and equitable mobility is an essential element of central idea is that transport modes need to use the high quality of life that characterises the city, space efficiently. To meet the demands of an repeatedly earning it top scores in international increasing number of people – which causes more rankings. Accordingly, Vienna is also a role traffic – distances must be covered efficiently. Trips model leaving its mark on international discourse. have to be as short as feasible and transport must Evaluations of strategies to date have likewise be managed with as little need for resources, such confirmed the positive development of Vienna. as space and energy, as possible. Due to their