Tunnel and Elevated Bike Path: Vienna's ÖVP Has Many Plans for the Gürtel
The Vienna ÖVP wants to enhance the quality of stay on the heavily trafficked Vienna Gürtel. This is intended to work without reducing the car lanes, namely with tunnel solutions or overpasses. A bike path on stilts is also one of the ideas presented after the completion of a participation process on Wednesday. In the online survey initiated by the ÖVP, Viennese residents were able to express their opinions.
ÖVP launched survey on redesigning the Vienna Gürtel
Those who participated were largely dissatisfied with the status quo, as reported by ÖVP leader Karl Mahrer and planning spokesperson Elisabeth Olischar. The figures for the area, which is frequented by around 70,000 cars daily, were clear: 74 percent opposed keeping the Gürtel as it is. Currently, 78 percent spend only as much time there as absolutely necessary.
The results would prove that there is a need for action, the ÖVP was convinced. However, the space for individual traffic should be preserved. Because banning cars is forbidden, Mahrer referred to a current turquoise election slogan. Instead, structural changes should be made. Four sections of the traffic axis were selected as examples.
Tunnels, overpasses, and high-level bike path as proposals for Gürtel redesign
Thus, a partial tunneling is planned for the Döblinger Gürtel. The heavily trafficked intersection at Nußdorfer Straße is to be calmed in terms of traffic. At the same time, green spaces and pedestrian and bike paths could be created. For cyclists, there is a proposal at the Lerchenfelder Gürtel to build a high-level bike path on stilts, which should also compensate for the gradient in that section.
Construction is also planned at the Mariahilfer Gürtel - however, it will involve the U6 line, which lies below street level in this area. The newly gained space is also to be designed as a park or playground. A complete tunneling of the Gürtel is suggested for the Margaretengürtel. At the same time, cross streets are to be covered.
"Visionary Ideas" for Gürtel Renovation
"The implementation is a process that will naturally take years," Mahrer noted. He did not hide the fact that the "visionary ideas" would also be costly: "One must have the courage to allocate budgetary resources here." This is also done in the construction of the subway or in the new urban development areas. The Gürtel renovation should be considered as such, Mahrer stated.
(APA/Red)
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