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Traffic policies in Vienna in recent decades have been geared towards finding a balance between meeting the population's complex needs for mobility and preserving the environment and quality of life. Development of the city and its diverse functions largely depends on meeting these needs for mobility within the city while making Vienna accessible from the outside - in a national as well as an international context. Vienna must stay competitive as a business location; traffic from beyond the region must be organised and kept under control. At the same time, high quality of life and the environment must be preserved at all costs.

To meet these challenges Vienna has introduced the concept of intelligent mobility. Transportation modes must be attractive for all users. Traffic policies are implemented with the support of the population. This is to ensure a change of awareness so that travellers select their mode of transport with a sense of responsibility.
Computer-supported technologies are employed for a well-functioning general traffic system. Further objectives are to make public transport even more attractive, increase routes for bicycle traffic and raise road safety as a whole.

Public transport is afforded an exceptional role in Vienna's traffic policies. Unlike other cities, Vienna did not dissolve its tram network during the 1970s and 1980s. Instead, tracks were raised and separate traffic lights introduced to make tram travel even more attractive. In 1969 construction began on the first underground line. The underground network currently consists of five lines with a total length of 61 kilometres. Following completion of the third construction stage in 2009, the underground network will have a total length of approximately 75 kilometres.

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