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 SCHÖNBÜHL – KIRCHBERG ELIMINATION OF BOTTLENECKS
Steady growth in traffic is causing more and more congestion on Swiss motorways. The «Programme to Eliminate Bottlenecks on the National Highways Network» allows for the expansion and development of heavily utilised motorway sections. In the agglomeration around Berne, these are the sections Wankdorf – Muri and Wankdorf – Schönbühl – Kirchberg.
The February 26th, 2014, federal decree concerning the release of funds for the second period of the «Programme to Eliminate Bottlenecks on the National Highways Network» includes the section between Schönbühl and Kirchberg (six lanes) as part of module 3. This module comprises projects considered relevant by the Federal Council, albeit with a slightly lower priority. The planning process is going ahead, while the funding for their ultimate execution remains unsettled. A major constraint lies in the requirement that the neighbouring project Wankdorf – Schönbühl must be realized ahead of the project Schönbühl – Kirchberg. Simultaneous to the expansion project, the existing infrastructure is to be refurbished. At present, the General Project as well as the Maintenance Concept are being generated.
R+R’s function within the project Schönbühl – Kirchberg (six lanes) is in an advisory and supporting role for the general project management team of the Federal Roads Office. It includes sevices in project management throughout all stages of the project up to completion and commissioning. Aside from continuous professional supervision and assistance to project management, the mandate includes administrative tasks for project planning (project organiziation and structure, project manual, project platform), procurement, coordination between project designers as well as neighbouring and third-party projects, quality control of project planning tasks, performance supervision as well as continuous planning and monitoring of costs (cost estimation and multiannual budgeting).
Client
Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
Processing period
since 2014
Project costs
430 Mio. CHF
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
Christoph Marti
Consultant, Project manager, managing director, member of the board of directors