City of Vienna Expands Grätzl Loading Zones in Josefstadt

The Grätzl loading zones in Vienna are loading areas usable by private individuals and businesses. This is intended to facilitate delivery processes and reduce traffic in densely built-up urban areas.

Unlike traditional loading zones, Grätzl loading zones are not applied for by businesses but are specifically established by urban planning and the Chamber of Commerce based on a demand model. The selection of locations is done using an algorithm developed by the Vienna University of Technology and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.

Grätzl loading zones flexibly usable – also for private individuals

The Grätzl loading zones can be used on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Saturdays until 1:00 PM) for deliveries, larger purchases, or moves. The maximum stopping time is 10 minutes. A short-term parking ticket is required. Outside of loading times, the short-term parking zone regulations apply – normal parking is then possible.

"By specifically establishing Grätzl loading zones, we relieve suppliers and reduce road traffic," explained Gurdial Singh Bajwa, chairman of the Vienna small transporters. Especially in areas with few businesses, there has been a lack of legal stopping options until now.

Five new locations in Vienna-Josefstadt

After the three original zones on Josefstädter Straße (house numbers 30, 57, and 65), five more have now been put into operation:

By the end of the year, the district of Mariahilf is also expected to receive its first Grätzl loading zone.

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