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
ERTMS PROGRAMME NORWAY
Norway intends to replace its entire national railway signalling system by 2032 and switch to the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2. The program covers approximately 4‘400 kilometres of track and 500 vehicles.
R+R’s involvement in Norway’s national ERTMS implementation programme on behalf of the Norwegian railway infrastructure operator Bane Nor started in 2013. R+R devised the programme budget, which was independently assessed and accepted without reservation by the governmental department and parliament. In addition, R+R developed life cycle cost models and conducted cost-benefit analyses for comparing different contract strategies.
R+R managed the commercial portion of the procurement of the signalling system, traffic management system and on-board equipment. The repective contracts were finally awarded in 2018. R+R is keeping the estimate of final costs up-to-date and examines budget change requests.
Client
Bane Nor (Norway)
Processing period
since 2013
Project costs
CHF 2.6 billion
Project type
Rail
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Project Evaluation
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Dr. Jost Lüking
Consultant economics, chairman of the board of directors