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Metro Graz – means of transport of the future
In order to align the city and region of Graz with established transportation policy objectives and to address emerging challenges, an interdisciplinary team conducted a study exploring the potential for new public transport services.
Esteemed experts from key disciplines assessed the impact that the construction of two metro lines would have on both Graz and the surrounding region.
The study’s summary is overwhelmingly positive. Routing, economic efficiency, benefits for the region, advantages for the environment and technical feasibility … – these and other relevant aspects were examined in the feasibility study for the construction of a metro in Graz. Factors such as routing, economic efficiency, regional benefits, environmental advantages, and technical feasibility were all scrutinized in the feasibility study for constructing a metro system in Graz. A utility analysis was performed to test different combinations of public transport systems—such as metro-only, metro plus cable car, metro plus tram, and streetcar—evaluating their overall impact. The transport model demonstrates the potential for shifting car trips to public transport for both Graz’s resident population and commuters from the surrounding region.
Routing was determined by a combination of technical constraints and the goal of maximizing accessibility to key destinations. As a result, up to 40% of Graz residents would be able to reach a metro station within 600 meters or a 9-minute walk. This would increase the proportion of trips made via public transport from the current 20% to 29%.
Automated, driverless operation could offer an attractive alternative to cars, with intervals as short as 2.5 minutes during peak hours. Geological analysis indicates that no significant obstacles are anticipated during construction. Once operational, a cost-recovery ratio of over 50% could be achieved, a figure that is highly favorable by international standards. Economically, it was determined that a benefit-to-cost ratio of 3.9 could be realized, meaning that nearly every euro invested would generate a value addition of almost four euros.
Queries to Dr. Kurt Fallast
Questions to Anna-Sophie Klamminger, MSc
