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PLANUM on a company outing

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04.11.2025

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After the PLANUM team visited Prague last year, this year’s company outing went to Budapest!
As usual, we traveled from Graz by train. During a short stopover at Vienna Central Station, our Vienna office manager joined us.

On site, we first marveled at one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe, the Keleti train station, and in addition to the transport infrastructure on land, we also tested the infrastructure on the water during a boat trip on the Danube. In glorious sunshine, we went on a guided tour of the city including the use of public transport and got to know the first metro in continental Europe, among other things. 125 years ago, on May 2, 1896, subway line 1 was opened as the first subway, the idea having come from Mór Balázs.

On the way to the parliament building, this beautiful stone pictogram lay at our feet. We also walked along a street that had been traffic-calmed four times 😉 not only by a “no entry” sign but also by bollards, barriers and camera surveillance.
In the evening, we ended the day with darts and traditional Hungarian food – lángos was a particular favorite among our group.

















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Area South Event

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01.10.2025

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On September 29, the Styrian and Carinthian Chambers of Commerce hosted an event in Vienna to present the new AREA Süd location brand.

Austria’s second-largest conurbation will operate under this joint umbrella brand in future. AREA Süd was initiated by the two chambers of commerce, which see completely new opportunities for cross-border location development with the completion of the Koralm Railway.

PLANUM ‘s management was also present at this event in Vienna’s Justizcafé above the rooftops of Parliament.





Photo and cover picture by: Florian Wieser, available at: AREA SÜD event in Vienna 29.09.2025 | Flickr
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Kick-off for ViMoPlan

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25.09.2025

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The research project Integrated Modelingand Evaluation of Mobility Measures for Strategic Planning Processesin Villach, ViMoPlan for short, funded by the FFG, was launched last week with a kick-off.

In this project, a traffic model is being developed for the climate pioneer city of Villach that combines an existing aggregated and an existing agent-based traffic model. This innovative approach makes it possible to respond to the different planning needs of cities. Using the coupled model, different spatial levels such as neighborhoods, cities or entire regions can be evaluated in terms of traffic. In addition to the methodical approach of the planning process, this project also supports the increase in the degree of digitalization in Villach, as data collection and backup will be standardized in the course of the project. During project implementation, it will be worked out which data is required for specific purposes and how this can be collected by cities in a cost-saving manner.

In the long term, such modeling can support decisions on various measures. The use of various resources at planning and administrative level can also be organized better and more sustainably. One result of this research project will be a guideline for other municipalities and cities with similar tasks, so that future traffic studies can be carried out more efficiently.

PLANUM is looking forward to the start of this exciting project and to working together with the City of Villach, Joanneum Research, the Bernard Group and VKFG Villacher Klimafit GmbH.

Queries: DI Benedict Winkler, winkler@planum.eu

 

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The Austria picture about the Koralm Railway

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01.09.2025

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In the documentary “From Noric Iron to Area South”, the Austria picture is dedicated to the development of Carinthia. It shows the development from a traditional industrial location to a modern center in the Alps-Adriatic region.
A central theme here is the Koralm Railway, which will soon go into operation – a project of the century that opens up new opportunities and possibilities, but also brings with it challenges and tasks.

The Carinthian Chamber of Commerce and ORF Carinthia hosted a preview of the documentary.
PLANUM, which has been significantly involved in the planning of the Koralm Railway since 1998, was of course represented at this special event. (see picture)

Further information can be found under the following links:
From Norischer Eisen to Area South – kaernten.ORF.at – Landesstudio Kärnten
Issue 15/16/25 – Carinthian economy
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Implementation concept WKO

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25.08.2025

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Companies play a key role in the mobility transition. With their role model function and creative power, they have the potential to promote sustainable forms of mobility and establish them among their employees in the long term.

We are therefore delighted that PLANUM was commissioned by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) to develop an implementation concept for corporate mobility management. As the central interest group for Austrian companies, the WKO is thus taking on an important pioneering role for a successful transport transition.

The concept developed is based on the three proven basic principles of sustainable mobility planning:

Avoid – Relocate – Improve.

Accordingly, the concept includes a large number of measures tailored to the WKO:

  • Awareness-raising measures to sensitize employees and companies to climate-friendly mobility

  • Strategic considerations that anchor mobility management as an integral part of operational decision-making processes

  • Infrastructural improvements that make it easier and more attractive to use sustainable means of transportation in everyday business life

With this project, the Styrian Economic Chamber shows that sustainable mobility is not only possible, but also economically viable and forward-looking.

PLANUM would like to thank you for your trust and constructive cooperation and looks forward to continuing to pursue innovative paths towards sustainable mobility together with strong partners.


Queries:
Anna-Sophie Klamminger, MSc, klamminger@planum.eu

Dr. Kurt Fallast, fallast@planum.eu

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Our wellbeing manager on the road

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18.08.2025

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At PLANUM, sustainable mobility is not only planned, but also lived. This also applies to our four-legged employee: our wellbeing manager.

Bella treated herself to a little break during her vacation. She traveled in a climate-friendly way on the ÖBB Nightjet. When you’re in a good mood, you need a change of scenery. And what could be better than taking a nap while gliding through the Austrian Alps? With her snout to the windshield and the calmness of a true mobility professional, she let herself be chauffeured to Zurich in her own train compartment. Equipped with a travel ticket, a window seat and the faint hope of a cuddle or two, she felt right at home.

Once there, we took a close look at the new cycle tunnel and gathered inspiration. This was originally planned as a freeway link, but the plans were never realized. since May 2025, it has now functioned as a cycle tunnel.

The next time you travel on the ÖBB Nightjet, look out for an expert in mobility on four paws with black curls.

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Temperature and mobility

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05.08.2025

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Even though we currently have a short break from hot temperatures, we experienced several hot days very early on this summer. Accordingly, PLANUM has made adjustments in all kinds of areas at its office locations in Vienna, Graz and Klagenfurt in order to survive the heat.

Heat can also cause changes in mobility behavior:

A study from Rotterdam on the use of environmentally friendly means of transport (e.g. cycling or walking) shows how the weather influences the choice of means of transport. When the sky is cloudy, there is strong wind and precipitation, the travel experience is rated worse than when the sky is clear, there is little precipitation and the air temperature is high. However, this tendency in the evaluation of the travel experience can only be observed up to temperatures of 25 degrees. [ 1] Above 25 degrees, mobility is then increasingly covered by air-conditioned means of transport such as public transport or cars. [2]


Particularly in view of the hotter summers and increased heavy rainfall events that we are facing, these issues must be increasingly taken into account in transport planning. In addition to the factors of cost and time, sustainable transport infrastructure must also be evaluated in terms of the experience of the journey in order to promote the use of environmentally friendly means of transport:

Footpaths must be planned with shading.


If possible, cycle paths should not be planned next to busy roads. This avoids splashing water in the rain or additional heat from cars and improves the cycling experience.


Infrastructure for retention and evaporation of water masses must be provided.


Public transport waiting areas must offer shade and protection from the rain



[1] 2016, Böcker L. et al: Weather, transport mode choices and emotional travel experiences. In: Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice 94 (2016), pp. 360-373

[2] 2013, Böcker L. et al: Impact of Everyday Weather on Individual Daily Travel Behaviors in Perspective: A Literature Review. In: Transport Reviews 33 (2013), pp. 71-91

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Cycling through Pörtschach am Wörthersee

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23.07.2025

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The feasibility study on cycling routes through Pörtschach am Wörthersee has been successfully completed. Due to its attractive location on Lake Wörthersee, Pörtschach is also very popular with cyclists. Due to the heavy motor vehicle traffic on the main road, many cyclists switch to Annastrasse.

The aim of the study was to develop a sustainable and attractive solution for integrating cycle traffic into the B83 national road. PLANUM first analyzed the conditions in the local area and developed various scenarios for bicycle traffic routing. The existing road space was examined in its full width in order to explore and evaluate the possibilities of different routes for bicycle traffic. This revealed several critical bottlenecks.

With a focus on the existing parking lot situation, the available space potential was further narrowed down. In close coordination with the state of Carinthia and the municipality of Pörtschach, additional framework conditions were defined and the options examined were documented.

An essential part of the considerations was the possibility of an extended design of the street space with regard to the quality of stay. The feasibility study provides the basis for the next planning steps and implementation.

We look forward to the implementation by the municipality and the state of Carinthia.






Queries:
Anna-Sophie Klamminger, MSc, klamminger@planum.eu
DI Katja Schmidt-Hengst, schmidt-hengst@planum.eu
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PLANUM and the Korlambahn

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25.06.2025

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PLANUM has been supporting the Koralm Railway for more than two decades

ÖVG’s exclusive excursion in June 2025 gave us the rare opportunity to take a special trip on the Graz – St. Paul – Graz route and experience the Koralm Tunnel up close. The stop at the evacuation and rescue position in the middle of the Koralm Tunnel showed us the impressive safety precautions in place.

The management and employees are delighted – our locations in Graz and Klagenfurt will soon be just 50 minutes apart. The Koralm Railway, one of Austria’s largest infrastructure projects, will permanently change mobility in the south of the country.

 

PLANUM is proud to have made a significant contribution to the planning of this project of the century since 1998. Our team was able to contribute extensive expertise, particularly in the area of noise studies. We also carried out risk analyses for the temporary routing of Koralm railway traffic via the southern line (Feldkirchen-Werndorf section).

PLANUM also supported the route selection process – from the definition of the planning corridor to the optimal route variant between Werndorf and the provincial border – as well as the preparation of the environmental impact statements (EIS) for several sections.

 

The focal points of our planning work were:

  • Spatial development, transport and infrastructure

  • Noise and local spatial planning

  • Townscape, material and cultural assets

  • Leisure, recreation and tourism

 

PLANUM also took on public relations tasks to accompany the EIA process.

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Velo-City Conference in Gdansk

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17.06.2025

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PLANUM was also present at the Velo-City Conference in Gdańsk . Represented by Konstantin Mizera, experiences from cities around the world were gathered for future bicycle traffic planning. In addition to the joy of the local bike sharing offer, which, among other things, took him comfortably through the cycle traffic circle of Gdańsk, a special highlight was the appearance with research partners from Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany.

In an interactive two-way track debate, the question was posed: “Which redesign variant of a junction would you choose – project A or project B?”
Two different concepts were presented, in which the following had to be weighed up:
Public transport or cycling prioritization?
Separate cycle paths or cycle lanes?
Traffic lights or priority crosswalks?

In a stimulating and exciting discussion, we debated the advantages and disadvantages of the two concepts, in which the audience was also allowed to choose a variant. Opinions were changed in the course of the presentation and there was a need for discussion beyond the presentation itself.

The Two-way Track Debate shows us how important open discussions and a change of perspective are in transport planning. It is a format that we would like to use more often in the future.

Queries:
Konstantin Mizera, mizera@planum.eu
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