New Cycling Connection Between City Center and Augarten is Complete

Following the recent opening of the bike connection Seeböckgasse/Geblergasse, the bike connection Rinnböckstraße-Rennweg, the bike street Auhofstraße, the connection from Gürtel via Alserbachstraße to Friedensbrücke, and the 900 m long new bike connection in Alszeile in Hernals, an important project has also recently been completed in the 2nd district: the new 500 m long two-way bike path between Augarten and the Danube Canal.

Existing Path Widened and Redesigned

The narrow two-way bike path on Rembrandtstraße between Obere Augartenstraße and Obere Donaustraße has been widened, so that cyclists can travel more safely and comfortably between the Inner City and Augarten. In the spring, the greening along the route will continue.

More Greening for Leopoldstadt

District Chairman Alexander Nikolai emphasizes: "I am very pleased that the project could now be completed. In addition to the expansion of the cycling infrastructure, the project also included a determined greening initiative in Rembrandtstraße and the side streets, which will improve the local climate in the future. The clearer and more orderly surface structure has also sustainably optimized the quality of life for the residents there."

The Rembrandtstraße and parts of the adjacent side streets will be expanded by a total of 13 new trees and 2 tall shrubs in the spring. This will ensure shade, cooling, and a pleasant microclimate in the neighborhood for the coming summer. Additionally, 232 square meters will be unsealed with new green spaces - including 19 green beds - making the street area climate-friendly. New seating options and additional bike racks will enhance the quality of stay and make the street area more livable.

Better Visibility and Shorter Crossing Paths

The approximately 500 m long Rembrandtstraße connects the Obere Augartenstraße with the Obere Donaustraße, thus lying between two important recreational areas: the Augarten and the Danube Canal. The already existing, but very narrow two-way bike path has been widened and made safer. This has created a more comfortable cycling connection, allowing cyclists to travel from the Augarten in the 2nd district towards the Inner City as well as directly from the Inner City to the Augarten. The Rembrandtstraße thus becomes an important link in the cycling network of Leopoldstadt and facilitates the route from the densely built-up urban area directly into the green.

Additionally, the one-way street has been made overall safer for traffic. Sidewalk extensions at several intersections improve visibility and shorten crossing paths - a plus for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized traffic.

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