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
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT A1 EFFRETIKON – OHRINGEN, TÖSS BRIDGE
The 162 m long Töss Bridge between Winterthur Töss exit and Winterthur Wülflingen exit was renovated between March 2014 and July 2015 under continuous operation. The renovation of the bridge is one of a total of eight preliminary measures that have been separated from the more comprehensive corrective maintenance project Effretikon – Ohringen by the general project management team of the Federal Roads Office and which are being implemented in advance.
The approximately 12 kilometres long motorway section of the A1 between Effretikon and Winterthur Ohringen was built more than 40 years ago and is to be extensively renovated from 2017 until 2021. The refurbishment of the Töss Bridge forms part of this corrective maintenance project of the Federal Roads Office, but had to be tackled in advance due to the poor structural condition of the bridge. Construction work was carried out without reducing the number of available lanes, although the construction site required the reduction of lane widths according to the respective standards and a speed limit of 80 km/h instead of 100 km/h. Maintenance work comprised structural improvements of bridge and abutments, the replacement of expansion joints and bridge bearings, concrete refurbishment as well as the renewal of sealing and pavement.
Throughout all phases of the Töss Bridge renovation, R+R provided support and assistance to the general project management team and was involved in construction site supervision. Tasks notably included monthly project controlling with supervision of costs and work progress. Thanks to favourable weather conditions, considerate planning and work execution in two shift operations, the Töss Bridge could be reopened to traffic nearly a month earlier than planned.
Client
Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
Processing period
2013 – 2015
Project costs
9.4 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