Lviv, Ukraine

General description

Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine and the sixth-largest overall, features a compact, dense structure typical of European cities, with a radial layout and clear street hierarchy. Despite the lack of a formal development plan for its city center until the 19th century, Lviv's streets are well-organized, with self-sufficient neighborhoods.

Historically, major transportation routes converged in the downtown area, which was once enclosed by old fortifications. The city's transportation challenges began with the advent of cars, particularly after World War II, when the lack of bypass roads became a significant issue. Over the years, various master plans proposed detours and street expansions through the city center, including demolishing buildings to widen streets. However, due to economic reasons and other challenges, these plans have not been implemented.

mobility goals

Lviv has made significant progress in improving its mobility infrastructure, including the completion of the reconstruction of Bandera and Shevchenko streets. The city is also expanding its network of bicycle lanes to promote sustainable transportation and has approved an electromobility plan to encourage the use of electric vehicles.


Lviv aims to achieve zero fatalities in road accidents, making the city more pedestrian-friendly and improving public transport to be efficient, comfortable, and eco-friendly. The city is working to optimize motor vehicle traffic, make cycling a more attractive mode of transport, and create a easily accessible city.  Additionally, Lviv is focusing on coordinated mobility management and enhancing the competence of its staff to improve overall transport systems.

Population 

  • 780,000

Area (km2)

  • 149

modal split (2021)

  • Private vehicle - 23%
  • Public transport - 53%
  • Walking - 17%
  • Cycling- 5%

challenges:

  • Traffic Safety
  • Insufficient public transport quality
  • Increase in the number of private vehicles
  • Encouraging behavioural change towards cycling as the primary mode of transport.
European Union

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No. 101103924. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

CIVITAS
Mission Cities

REALLOCATE is a project under the CIVITAS Initiative, an EU-funded programme working to make sustainable and smart mobility a reality for all, and contributes to the goals of the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.