# Active mobility trends in Austria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/active-mobility-trends-in-austria
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The ‘Active Mobility 2026’ report by the Ministry of Transport highlights increasing trends in cycling, walking, and public transport usage across Austria.

Initial findings show that Vorarlberg and Salzburg lead the nation in cycling rates, with 20 percent and 16 percent of their populations cycling daily, respectively. This exceeds the national average of nine percent. The report notes that electric bicycles are a significant factor in changing mobility patterns, with 58 percent of cyclists in Vorarlberg having experience with e-bikes.

Subsequent data indicates that 61 percent of the Austrian population can reach a public transport stop within 10 minutes using an e-bike. Furthermore, over 7.2 million people walk regularly, and more than 2.1 million cycle frequently. Localized studies, such as one in Eisenstadt, demonstrate a shift away from car traffic—which dropped from 57 percent to nearly 50 percent since 2013—while public transport usage rose from 1.4 percent to 11.3 percent due to expanded infrastructure and new bus services.

## Claims

- 61 percent of people in Austria can reach their nearest public transport stop within 10 minutes by e-bike (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 7.2 million people in Austria walk for at least five minutes continuously daily or several times a week (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 2.1 million people in Austria cycle daily or several times a week (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Eisenstadt, the share of car traffic decreased from 57 percent to nearly 50 percent since 2013 (single source)
- Public transport usage in Eisenstadt increased from 1.4 percent in 2013 to 11.3 percent in 2025 (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Austria reports rising trends in active mobility and public transport use

New reports show rising active mobility in Austria, with 61% of citizens reaching transit via e-bike in 10 minutes. Eisenstadt also reports a significant shift from cars to public transport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-reports-rising-trends-in-active-mobility-and-public-transport-use

### 2026-08-14: Vorarlberg and Salzburg lead Austria in cycling rates

A new study shows Vorarlberg and Salzburg lead Austria in cycling, with Vorarlberg seeing 20 percent of residents cycling daily, driven in part by the rising popularity of e-bikes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vorarlberg-and-salzburg-lead-austria-in-cycling-rates

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