The area is planned to minimise future transport needs and car dependency. Cycle traffic is the most important element in the area's transport system.
Malmö has put a lot of effort into becoming a bicycle city. The city has miles and miles of good, fast and safe cycle paths that make it easy to get were you want to by cycling. In the Western Harbour alone there are 8 185 metres of new cycle paths that blend very well into the area. In Malmö, everything is within cycling distance!
Cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around. The bicycle does not pollute, it takes up a minimum amount of space and it is great for your health. The bicycle is definitely the transportation choice of the future in Malmö.
Public transport
Many improvements have taken place in the Western Harbour in order to make public
transport more attractive. Buses are given high priority at traffic lights, the bus stops now have elevated platforms, electronic timetables and weather protection. Higher frequency bus services are now available, connecting central parts of Malmö with vital areas of the Western Harbour.
Efforts have been made to lower harmful emissions in the area. This has contributed to making public transport even more sustainable. As early as 2003, a pilot project was initiated where two city buses operating in the area were fuelled by a mixture of 8 % hydrogen gas from wind power and 92 % vehicle fuel. The project is very successful and plans are being made to use the fuel mixture in more buses in Malmö. Thanks to the improved public transport, it is easy to live in the Western Harbour without using a car.
