Alcohol prohibition zone:

“Want to prevent displacement effects”

Two Floridsdorfer among themselves: District head Georg Papai with Mayor Michael Ludwig (both SPÖ).(Bild: BV21)

Franz-Jonas-Platz is now being drained and is under strict control. The aim is to prevent displacement. 

From February 1, an alcohol ban will apply at Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf. This is intended to significantly increase the perception of safety. In addition, security operations will now take place at other locations on an ongoing basis. The first operations in Fritz-Imhoff-Park in Mariahilf, at the Josefstädter Straße U6 station in Josefstadt and at Yppenplatz in Ottakring have already had an impact. The "Aktion scharf" campaign has also been well received by the public, as confirmed by a local inspection.

Floridsdorf's district leader Georg Papai is also delighted: "The alcohol ban was requested by many people and will greatly improve the feeling of safety on Franz-Jonas-Platz." After all, the uncontrolled consumption of alcohol in public spaces has been an issue in the district for a very long time and has been the subject of many reports from the public throughout the year.

Together with the previous measures, the traffic junction could now blossom noticeably. For example, the lighting has already been improved in the past and ÖBB has initiated the establishment of its own security service for the station concourse. And Mayor Michael Ludwig promises: "We will take a very close look and prevent displacement effects."