Cycling with Priority: Vienna's Green Arrows on Record Course
In Vienna, a total of 654 green arrows are now installed to help cyclists navigate the city safely. Of these, 516 green arrows are for turning right at intersections, while 138 green arrows allow going straight, as reported by ORF.
Vienna District Brigittenau Leads in Green Arrows
Vienna-Brigittenau leads with 18 green arrows, highlighting the district's policy to promote cycling. In addition to Brigittenau, the districts of Favoriten and Ottakring were particularly considered in the expansion of green arrows. New green arrows were also installed in the districts of Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Landstraße, Margareten, Neubau, Alsergrund, Meidling, Penzing, Währing, Döbling, Floridsdorf, and Donaustadt.
Positive Experiences with Green Arrows for Cyclists
Vienna's cycling commissioner Martin Blum shares that the experiences with the green arrows are predominantly positive. He emphasizes the importance of cyclists ensuring, after a brief stop, that all road users are protected, especially pedestrians.
Vienna Leads in Federal State Comparison
With 654 green arrows, Vienna is at the top in the federal state comparison, according to Mobility Councillor Ulli Sima (SPÖ). She also points to the recently introduced cycling path program, which includes 50 projects this year. In the past government period, the city invested around 130 million euros in expanding cycling infrastructure to make cycling safer and more attractive.
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