2024-08-28 07:33:33
Additional new green arrows: Cyclists in Vienna can already turn right or go straight on red lights in 469 directions, and soon there will be 529! After careful inspection of MA 46, following the last extension in March, 43 right-turn green arrows and 17 straight green arrows have now been issued at a further 38 junctions. In early September, MA 33 will install additional panels at the corresponding traffic lights on site. Cyclists in Vienna can then continue their journey – after a short stop – at red lights on more than 500 routes.
“We are massively and continuously expanding the options for faster cycling across the city,” said city councilor Ulli Sima. “Vienna has been a national pioneer from the beginning. “With the addition of bike lanes Continuously expanding, we build around 20 kilometers of new high-quality cycling infrastructure every year and invested 35 million euros in the previous year alone. Cycling in Vienna has become even more attractive thanks to the ability to turn right on red lights. ,” Sima said.
“Experiences in the locations that have been prescribed are positive. It is important for cyclists to ensure that everyone is safe and that no one is at risk before continuing on after a short stop. Here, consideration of pedestrians is particularly important .
Danube City becomes the new frontrunner
The safety of all road users is the city’s top priority. MA 46 – The Ministry of Transport Organization and Technical Transport Affairs conducted a detailed review in advance of the sites proposed by the municipalities, population and regions. The Neubau and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus districts in particular will receive several additional panels. Additional green arrows will also be installed in zones 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14 and 21. In the current expansion, the new frontrunner is the Danube Cities. Starting in September, more than 60 green arrows will make riding easier. As of the beginning of September, Vienna will have 529 new signs, including 419 right turn signs and 110 straight ahead signs.
All the places where cyclists can turn and go straight at red lights can be found here: https://www.fahrradwien.at/tipps-und-regeln/gruenpfeil-an-roten-ampeln/
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