Ottakring Plans New Low-Traffic-Grätzl Zones

District Chairwoman Stefanie Lamp announces traffic reduction studies near elementary schools in Brüßlgasse and Herbststraße.

The district of is currently examining the implementation of a Low-Traffic-Grätzl, a variant of the Supergrätzl concept. District Chairwoman Stefanie Lamp announced that areas around elementary schools in Brüßlgasse and Herbststraße are being studied.

Originating in London and inspired by Barcelona's Superblocks, this model uses altered one-way streets and plant troughs to redirect through-traffic to main roads. Residents and delivery services retain access, while pedestrians and cyclists move freely.

The project aims to reclaim urban space for greenery and seating through mobile measures. Following 's first Supergrätzl in Favoriten, similar initiatives are now underway in Meidling, Mariahilf, Alsergrund, and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus to reduce traffic.


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