THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BICYCLE COMMUTING IN VIENNA
THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BICYCLE COMMUTING IN VIENNA

Summary/Abstract: This paper investigates the economic benefits of bicycle commuting in Vienna. Drawing on a quantitative online survey of regular commuters, it examines how switching from motorised transport to bicycles affects monthly transport expenditure and perceptions of cycling as a money-saving strategy. The analysis combines descriptive statistics with an exploratory comparison of perceived savings across income groups and levels of cycling intensity. In addition, the paper situates the findings within a broader body of European research that quantifies the health, environmental and congestion-related benefits of cycling. The results indicate that respondents report substantial reductions in transport costs, particularly among lower-income commuters, and that financial motives often outweigh environmental and health considerations when deciding to commute by bicycle. At the same time, the study identifies infrastructural and behavioral barriers that limit wider adoption of cycling, including safety concerns, weather conditions and the perceived convenience of public transport. The paper concludes that bicycle commuting can complement existing mobility options as a cost-cutting measure and recommends further large-scale research to inform urban transport and social-policy initiatives in Vienna.

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