Research project bicycle traffic exposure
R+R is working together with the ZHAW and Pro Velo on the FEDRO research mandate MFZ_20_04E_03 Measurement of exposure to bicycle traffic until spring 2026. The aim of this research project is to evaluate existing methods for determining the mobility behavior of cyclists and to test a promising approach in a pilot study in practice. It involves determining the exposure, i.e., the distances traveled by cyclists, divided into the use of bicycles and e-bikes. Existing bicycle counts will also be integrated into the pilot study. Based on the findings, a proposal for the future calculation of exposure in bicycle traffic in Switzerland will be developed.
LZK-Project
Cost optimization for sustainability: With knowledge of life cycle costs, ASTRA can optimize the costs of building and maintaining national roads over their entire service life. This enables better, economically sustainable use of the financial resources available. Together with ASTRA, R+R is preparing documentation that describes the method for estimating and applying life cycle costs for the structural infrastructure from the operator's perspective. The focus is on the planning level and applicability by project managers and project teams.
N01.22 Motorway section Schönbühl – Kirchberg, Lindenrain rest area upgrade
The service building at the Lindenrain motorway rest area has been equipped with a new toilet module made of chrome steel; construction was completed at the end of 2023. The new toilet module offers better protection against vandalism, and it will be possible to continue its use in the event of a future replacement of the service building. R+R supported the Federal Road Office’s overall project manager in project planning and execution.
ERTMS Netherlands
Other countries, same problems: Modern railway technology requires time and money to implement. Jost Lüking was member of a team of six European experts on the ETCS train control system who assessed the status of the national ETCS program for the Dutch Parliament in mid-2023. Our Second Opinion formulated recommendations on program governance and management, on the technical, spatial and temporal scope of the program, on system integration and integration management, and last but not least on program costs and their current forecast. The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Waterways published the Second Opinion at the beginning of November.
Research project bicycle traffic exposure
LZK-Project
N01.22 Motorway section Schönbühl – Kirchberg, Lindenrain rest area upgrade
ERTMS Netherlands
A1 EXPANSION NORTHERN ZURICH BYPASS
The northern Zurich bypass between the Limmattal interchange and the Zurich North junction became operational in 1985. Today, the traffic volume at this motorway section exceeds 120’000 vehicles every working day. Traffic jams are frequent and there has been an increase in the occurrence of accidents.
The Federal Roads Office is improving the traffic situation on the northern Zurich bypass with an extension of the roadway to six lanes and the construction of a third tunnel tube.
Other core aspects of the improvements included in this key federal project are the two redesigned junctions at Weiningen and Zurich-Affoltern, as well as a new 100 m long covering in Weiningen. As an environmental compensation measure, a 580 m long covering with recreational areas will be constructed between Katzenseestrasse and Horensteinstrasse. The two existing tubes of the Gubrist tunnel will also be refurbished. Extensive environmental protection measures are to be implemented for the entire project and in particular for the protected marshlands around the Katzensee. The improvement also requires flanking measures in respect of traffic to provide effective and sustainable support for a transfer of traffic from other main roads to the high capacity road.
With few exceptions, two lanes in both directions will be continuously available for traffic for the entire duration of the construction phase. The excavation material of the third tube of the Gubrist tunnel will be loaded onto railway wagons via the temporary loading station in Zürich-Affoltern, and deposited in the quarry Oberegg, AG. Thanks to this measure, roughly 100‘000 truck trips will be avoided.
R+R has advised and assisted the Federal Roads Office ASTRA since 2008 as staff unit for the overall project owner in project management and since 2011 also as staff unit environmental consulting. As project-owner support, R+R is responsible for contract controlling, cost and budget management and the implementation of environmental protection measures.
Client
Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
Processing period
since 2004
Project costs
1.55 Mia. CHF (price basis 2006)
Project type
Road
Services
Project Management
Fields of expertise
Strategic Planning
Project Planning and Organization
Project Controlling
Procurement
Professional Support
Communication Support
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Michel Thomet
Consultant, Project manager, member of the managing board