Business Chief Europe Magazine June 2018 | Page 87

‘ With a focus on sustained growth and sustainable principles , Munich ’ s leaders possess a business acumen that looks to technology as well as green enterprise ’

the average wait time at a stop only 10 minutes . Interestingly , the average one-way commute time is almost one hour and the average distance travelled in a single direction is 9.2km . Because of the city ’ s prosperity and growth , automobile traffic in and around Munich is extremely heavy , exacerbated during rush hours and holidays . A high percentage of residents own vehicles , and the city layout , as well as continuing construction in the city core , contribute to the problem .
Cycling is an alternative mode of transportation , and there are a growing number of bicycle lanes . Bike-for-hire enterprises are a new phenomenon in the city , however their combination with pedestrians and vehicles can cause issues .
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