Mega-Rad-Highway from Wiener City to Kagraner Platz is complete

The mega cycle highway starts at the Urania and runs over the Aspern Bridge, Praterstraße, Praterstern, Lassallestraße, and Wagramer Straße to Kagraner Platz and Am langen Felde. It connects three districts and provides a safe, comfortable, and fast cycling connection from the city center to Donaustadt.

Sima: Mega Cycle Highway Showcase Project of the Major Cycle Path Initiative in Vienna

"I am very pleased that we have now been able to complete Vienna's first mega cycle highway with the last section on Wagramer Straße. A true showcase project of the major cycle path initiative, within which we have built or initiated nearly 100 km of new cycling infrastructure in the last 5 years. At the same time, we are unsealing, greening, and cooling along the routes and adjacent squares according to our motto 'Out of the Asphalt' - there are a total of 16,000 m2 of new greenery and around 200 trees have been newly planted along the route. This creates pleasant public spaces for everyone. A big thank you to the responsible parties in the districts and the city employees for such good and successful cooperation," said Vienna's Mobility Councillor Ulli Sima.

The final highlight of the redesign of Wagramer Straße will be the first street park in Vienna, which is to be completed by autumn: a new open space over 250 meters with almost 40 trees in the last section of Wagramer Straße between Steigenteschgasse and Wintzingerodestraße. The district chairman of Vienna-Donaustadt, Ernst Nevrivy, is also enthusiastic about the new mega cycle highway and the transformation of Wagramer Straße: "The residents of Donaustadt can now look forward to 8,100 square meters of new green spaces with 100 new trees and 60 high-stem shrubs."

"I am proud of what we have already achieved in the expansion of cycle paths - new cycle paths are always a highlight. And a seven-kilometer-long cycle highway is a perfect example of tangible progress in everyday life. As a coalition for progress, it is our goal to continue to set an example: that we work every day to make our city more modern and future-proof," said NEOS Mobility Spokesperson Angelika Pipal-Leixner.

Mega Cycle Highway: 1st Section on Praterstraße

The mega cycle highway begins at the Urania in Vienna. The route leads over the Aspern Bridge, which was built in 1951 and represents an important connection between Leopoldstadt and the 1st district. In 2023, the bridge was extensively renovated, with equipment and corrosion protection renewed. A two-way cycle path was added, leading to Aspernbrückengasse and Praterstraße up to Praterstern. The cycle path is over 4 meters wide. New trees and shrubs, along with preserved plane trees, provide shade and make the area a cycling paradise. Nestroyplatz and Rosl-Berndt-Platz were also redesigned, equipped with trees, grass beds, and water elements to improve the quality of stay.

"To make cycling - but also walking - over Praterstern even more pleasant and safer, the important intersection Praterstern/Nordbahnstraße was recently redesigned. Until now, pedestrians and cyclists had to share a rather narrow waiting area here. This has now been disentangled with a separate cycle crossing and a separate zebra crossing. The cycle crossing was also widened, allowing for a more straightforward guidance of cycle traffic in the intersection area. This makes cycling along the 1st Vienna mega cycle highway even more comfortable," said Vienna's Cycling Commissioner Martin Blum.

2nd Section of Mega Cycle Highway on Lassallestraße

The new section of the mega cycle highway on Lassallestraße offers an over 4-meter-wide two-way cycle path from Praterstern to Reichsbrücke. This does not run along parking strips to avoid accidents from opened car doors. In the street, 36 trees and 11 high-stem shrubs were planted, and 1,300 square meters of green space were created. Sidewalk extensions at intersections shorten crossing lengths and increase safety. The pedestrian zone at Radingerstraße was enlarged and equipped with seating. A light paving improves unsealing and water absorption. Lassallestraße offers improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

Mega-Bike-Highway: 3rd Section on Wagramer Straße

The Mega-Bike-Highway runs out of the city over the Reichsbrücke to Wagramer Straße. In 2023, a 4-meter-wide two-way bike path was opened from Arbeiterstrandbadstraße to Donauzentrum, providing safety and comfort. Along the route, 36 trees and new green spaces were created, offering shade and cooling. The Mega-Bike-Highway was extended by 1.2 kilometers from Donauzentrum to Kagraner Platz. The new two-way bike path between Siebeckstraße and Kagraner Platz, continuing to Am Langen Felde, fills a gap in Vienna's bike network. It improves accessibility to the city center, Donauzentrum, as well as the recreational areas Donauinsel and Alte Donau. The redesign of Wagramer Straße includes 8,100 square meters of new green spaces, 100 trees, and 60 shrubs to create a climate-friendly environment.

Route of the Mega-Bike-Highway at a Glance

Vienna's Major Bike Path Initiative

The major bike path initiative in Vienna is making immense progress. The city government of SPÖ and NEOS has already initiated over 250 projects by the end of the current legislative period and is pursuing more intensively. By the end of the year, 100 km of new bike paths in the main network are planned or under construction. In the district network, more than 50 km of bike infrastructure have already been realized. These extensive efforts are showing results: The number of cyclists is continuously increasing. According to the 2024 modal split analysis, the share of trips made by bike has risen to eleven percent, compared to seven percent in 2019. All information about the bike path projects can be found here.

Out of the Asphalt with Record Balance

The "Out of the Asphalt" initiatives achieved a record with 344 projects in all 23 districts during the legislative period 202-2025. A total of 3,316 trees were planted, 2,745 seating areas were created, and almost 2,000 square meters of water features were installed. Through Vienna's historic greening initiative, neighborhoods experienced a significant improvement in the microclimate, leading to an increase in quality of life. All projects can be discovered on the interactive Vienna map.

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