Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Promoting Cycling ‐ A „must have“
of sustainable urban
mobility – Austrian good practice examples
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Development of mobility behaviour and some consequences
• Share of car travel is rising
• Walking as a means of transport is diminishing
• Cycling as a means of transport was diminishing
until the 1980‐ies
Diseases –lack of movement
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Motorized Mobility and the consequences
The solution (?)
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Climate protection ‐ Efficiency of measures
Source: Pischinger et.al.: Volkswirtschaftliche Kosten‐Wirksamkeitsanalyse von Maßnahmen zur Reduktion der CO2‐Emissionen in
Österreich. Wien 1997.
Cycling
Public Transport
Speed limits
Bio fuels
Telematics
Very efficient
Not efficient
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
High Potentials for cycling !!
…10%
of car rides are shorter than 1 km!
…35%
of car rides are shorter than 3 km!
…50%
of car rides are shorter than 5 km!
But how to activate the potentials ?
…when it snows … 25%
less of motorized traffic!
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Mobility – Means of Transport Developement in selected Cities
Quelle: Verkehr in Zahlen 2007
Rising share of cycling since the 90ies !
Source: Cities of Salzburg 2004, Wien 2008
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Promoting Cycling is more than building cycling paths
InfrastructureInformationMotivation
Communication
Pedelcs E-Mobility
Promoting CyclingImportant elements:
Service
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Infrastructure Main connections
City of Salzburg
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Infrastructure Streets for cycling everywhere
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Infrastructure Another way of thinking
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Infrastructure Parking
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Service
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Motivation Cycling Barometer
And the winner is …
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Public Awareness
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Campaigns for target groupsBetter service for cyclersSupporting the communities in implementing innovative measuresNo big infrastructure investments
Motivation Motivation
+ Information
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
The Effects: Small Town with 25.000 Inhabitants
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Motivation Cycling mayor
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Pedelcs A new impulse for cycling ?
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Electrodrive ‐
Combining E‐mobility and public transport in Salzburg
Pay a lump sum per month including
• Using a pedelec
• Electricity
• Free use of public transport (Trolleybus)
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
People who care …
Successful cities and regions have an
official and authorized person that cares
about cycling !
• Contact person for cycling people
• Internal quality management
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Mobility Management for Cities, Communities and Regions
The program offers
• Cost free basic check,
• Report with a proposal for measures to be implemented,
• Federal funds for implementation
• Membership of klima:aktiv family
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Klima:aktiv Results after four years
130 Agreements of objectives, 75.000 tons CO2 -Emissions saved (per year)
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Conclusions Action Points for Policymakers
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Promoting cycling is sucessfully when …
1.
the community works consistent over a longer period
2.
there is at least one person who cares and is responsible for promoting cycling
3.
there is are sufficient funds for investment in cycling facilites and motivation
4.
opinion leaders use bicycle frequently.
Helmut KochTHE PEP WORKSHOP Batumi Sept 30-Oct1 2010
Thank you for your attention,
Have a good trip!
Promoting Cycling -�A „must have“ of sustainable urban mobility – Austrian good practice examplesDevelopment of mobility behaviour and some consequencesMotorized Mobility and �the consequencesClimate protection -�Efficiency of measuresHigh Potentials for cycling !! �Mobility – Means of Transport �Developement in selected CitiesPromoting Cycling is more than building cycling pathsInfrastructure�Main connectionsInfrastructure�Streets for cycling everywhereInfrastructure�Another way of thinkingInfrastructure�ParkingServiceMotivation�Cycling BarometerPublic AwarenessMotivation Motivation + InformationThe Effects:�Small Town with 25.000 InhabitantsMotivation�Cycling mayorPedelcs�A new impulse for cycling ?Electrodrive - Combining E-mobility and public transport in SalzburgPeople who care …Mobility Management �for Cities, Communities and RegionsKlima:aktiv Results after four years�Conclusions�Action Points for PolicymakersPromoting cycling is sucessfully�when …Slide Number 25