Sustainability on two wheels: Oberpullendorf hands over re-use bicycles!

Sustainability on two wheels: Oberpullendorf hands over re-use bicycles!

Oberpullendorf, Österreich - In Oberpullendorf, a progressive project for promoting sustainable mobility is launched. State Councilor Heinrich Dorner and Social Affairs Councilor Leonhard Schneemann recently handed over four Re-Use bicycles to the “Treasure Grube” second-hand market from Volkshilfe Burgenland. These bicycles come from the former "NextBike" rental system and are now being used in an environmentally friendly manner instead of simply disposing of them. According to meinzirk.at this is about extending the lifespan of the wheels through technical overturn and Inexpensive passing on.

The idea was initiated by the Burgenland mobility center, and the Burgenland training center (Buz) supports the project by repairing and maintaining the bicycles. Ten of the prepared bikes have already been spent on students from the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences. "The project is not only good for the wallet, but also for the environment," notes State Councilor Heinrich Dorner, who emphasizes the importance of climate policy and resource conservation.

social dimension of mobility

Leonhard Schneeman added that sustainable mobility should not depend on income. "Everyone should have the opportunity to be environmentally conscious," he explains. The re-us bikes are also offered in the three treasure pit markets of the Volkshilfe in Oberpullendorf, Oberwart and Eisenstadt, which further facilitates access to these environmentally friendly means of transport.

Verena Dunst, President of Volkshilfe Burgenland, sees a valuable addition to the existing social offers in the Re-Use bikes. Christian Vlasich, Managing Director of the Buz, says that the old bicycles can be used again with little effort. Christine Zopf-Renner from the Burgenland mobility center emphasizes the importance of raising awareness of climate-friendly mobility.

climate protection through cycling

Not only in Oberpullendorf is relying on bicycle traffic. As the Environmental Office , up to 30 % of car journeys could be relocated to bicycle traffic in metropolitan areas. Cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam show how a high level of acceptance of cycling can be achieved. To move in is also the fact that over 40 % of car rides in major German cities are shorter than 5 km, where the bike is the fastest and most efficient solution.

The health benefits of cycling should also not be neglected. Cycling can increase life expectancy by 3 to 14 months and also offers an excellent remedy for lack of exercise and unhealthy lifestyles.

Another aspect of sustainable mobility is underlined by the data analysis. According to a study by the Goslar Institute for Consumer -friendly, Big Data is crucial to make public passenger transport more attractive and to enable intelligent traffic control. The digital collection and evaluation of mobility data is therefore an important step towards air conditioning, especially when you consider that traffic causes more than 20 % of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany.

The initiative in Oberpullendorf is not only a step in the right direction for sustainable mobility, but also sets a strong sign for social responsibility to give all citizens access to climate -friendly transport. With further projects, such as the repair of all used next bike wheels, Oberpullendorf could become a pioneer in the area of ​​sustainable mobility.