Starting in May, the municipality of Vaduz will be testing a traffic concept that has not yet been tested in Liechtenstein on Schaanerstrasse: the so-called narrow core lane. The existing roadway, which is around six meters wide, will be re-divided – cycle lanes, each 1.50 meters wide, will be created on both sides, with around three meters remaining in the middle for motorized traffic.
The special thing about it: There is no longer a classic center line. Drivers should instead orientate themselves on the side cycle lane markings. Due to the visually narrower road, they should automatically drive more slowly and more carefully. In the event of an encounter, vehicles are allowed to drive over the broken cycle lane markings – provided no cyclist is hindered.
The pilot test concerns the section between Marianumstrasse and Lochgass. The overall width of the road remains unchanged and no conversion will take place. The community relies on markings that can be readjusted cost-effectively.
The experiment is accompanied by traffic surveys and observations of driving behavior. The results should be available by autumn 2026 and serve as a basis for further measures.
