cycLINK aims to develop a nationwide, integrated bike-sharing system for Austria. In particular, the first and last mile as a complementary mode to public transport in rural and suburban areas will be addressed to promote intermodal journeys and encourage a shift from car traffic to sustainable modes of transport.

To this end, existing bike-sharing systems will be analysed from the perspectives of operators, users and governance. This system comparison is intended to provide an important basis for the design of an Austria-wide service as well as experience for an implementation strategy. In the conception of the Austria-wide bike-sharing offer, goals and requirements for the bike-sharing system are developed, gaps in supply are analysed, and potential demand is estimated to define a location model in different expansion stages. With a focus on a practicable implementation strategy for the nationwide bike-sharing service, effects are estimated, and suitable operator models and costs are prepared.

The consortium consisting of the Graz Energy Agency (lead), TU Wien and Nextbike aims to develop an innovative and feasible solution for sustainable mobility in Austria in close cooperation between research and practice and with the involvement of relevant stakeholders.

© Lukas Philippovich