N06.24 NEB EM Brüggmoos – Lyss-Süd motorway maintenance project
We are very pleased that we have been asked to support FEDRO’s Thun branch in the N06.24 NEB EM Brüggmoos – Lyss-Süd motorway maintenance project during in the next years in our function as management support and senior construction management. The repair work on this motorway section includes a replacement of the pavement and extensive measures on the engineering structures. Actual construction work is planned for 2029.
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.
N06.24 NEB EM Brüggmoos – Lyss-Süd motorway maintenance project
Research project bicycle traffic exposure
LZK-Project
N01.22 Motorway section Schönbühl – Kirchberg, Lindenrain rest area upgrade
Aviation with Microlight Aircraft
Switzerland is currently one of the few countries in the world that categorically prohibit the operation of microlight aircraft. The FOCA is considering a relaxation of this ban in response to a request from pilots. R+R was commissioned to investigate the interest in microlight aviation in Switzerland.
“Ecolight” aircraft, as they are known, have been permitted in Switzerland since 2005. This category only includes aerodynamically controlled light aircraft. Other microlight aircraft, such as weight-shift control (WSC) trikes, microlight helicopters or gyrocopters are still not permitted. Microlight aircraft with wing loading of less than 20 kg/m2 are totally prohibited according to the Aviation Ordinance. The Swiss Hanggliding & Paragliding Association (SHPA) has submitted a request to the FOCA for the authorisation of electrically-powered hang gliders. In connection with this request, the FOCA is examining the possibilities for authorising additional categories of microlight aircraft and for lifting the prohibition mentioned above. R+R was commissioned by the FOCA to examine the development of microlight aviation in selected neighbouring countries and to compile a study on the interest in microlight aviation in Switzerland.
Authorisation for microlight aircraft in Switzerland would in any case be linked to specific provisos. Due to Swiss conditions, for example, the mandatory use of airfields for aircraft that cannot be foot-launched, as well as some sort of pilot’s licence, are almost indispensable requirements. In the first instance, therefore, it was advisable to clarify the interest in motor-powered microlight aviation among existing pilots. R+R defined possible categories for these microlight aircraft as the basis for conducting a survey among pilots of motorised aircraft, gliders and hang gliders as well as flying schools and clubs. Over 1,600 pilots and 57 flying schools and clubs took part in the survey, which made it clear that there is a certain degree of interest in microlights.
Client
Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA)
Processing period
2010 – 2011
Project type
Air traffic
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Transport and Transport Operators Scenarios
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Dr. Jost Lüking
Consultant economics, chairman of the board of directors