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
Bern Regional Tram, SP1 Koeniz
| Bus route 10 between Koeniz Schliern and Ostermundigen Rueti, which carries heavy loads at present, is to be replaced by a tram as a measure within the Bern Agglomeration Programme. Various routing alternatives and means of transport were evaluated as part of the ‘Ostermundigen Public Transport’ and ‘Bern South’ expediency assessments in 2008, for six subprojects: Koeniz, Eigerplatz, Inner City, Ostermundigen, Rueti and Kleinwabern. The tram provides the best link from the residential districts and workplaces in Ostermundigen and the south of Bern to the city centre. The arguments in favour include attractive and environment-friendly public transport, an excellent cost benefit ratio and added value for the entire Greater Bern region as the tram can be optimally linked with the S-Bahn (metro). As part of a planning team, R+R is processing the traffic-related aspects of the subproject 1 Koeniz (the section between Eigerplatz and Schliern). As well as the operating concept for the tram, the following aspects have been developed as a basis for the preproject file: the track routing, the design of tram stops, and adaptations to the road network as well as to connections for cyclists and pedestrians. Planning was undertaken in close collaboration with the client and with the involvement of the relevant specialist units. The participation of local residents and businesspeople was ensured by conducting several workshops. |
Client
Canton of Bern
Processing period
2009 – 2013
Project costs
CHF 495 million
Project type
Rail
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Strategic Planning
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Renato Käppeli
Consultant, Project manager, member of the managing board