"Good public transport is just the precondition to changing how people move around the city. Despite Vienna's enviable network, cars still dominate, accounting for a quarter of journeys."
"Transport scientists suggest that encouraging clean transport without discouraging polluting ones shows limits. Further improvements become a zero-sum game, requiring a shift in urban space priorities."
"To make car use reliable, we made other modes less convenient by prioritizing cars in street space. Moving back would require reclaiming that space for public transport and pedestrians."
Vienna's public transport system is efficient and affordable, yet cars still account for a significant portion of journeys. Despite being a model for other cities, the reliance on automobiles poses challenges for cleaner air and safer streets. Experts suggest that improvements in public transport alone may not suffice without measures to discourage car use. Historical urban planning favored vehicles, making it difficult to shift priorities back to public transport and pedestrian spaces. Vienna's infrastructure has remained relatively stable, unlike other cities facing population pressures.
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