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
QUEENSLAND RAIL ERTMS
The Australian railway company Queensland Rail plans to introduce the European Train Control System ETCS level 2 in partial stages. The planning process for the metropolitan railway network of Brisbane is already well advanced. R+R investigated various options for the Greater North Coast Line (GNCL), which predominantly serves freight traffic.
R+R validated the cost estimate for the Brisbane Inner City Line and provided inputs for the development of the cost model for the GNCL evaluation of options. The analysis was based on the definition of element classes, for which comparable costs from similar European projects were available. To get an appropriate reference for the Australian project options and their costs, we categorised these reference projects with regard to scope and volume, technical and functional requirements.
Client
Queensland Rail (Australia)
Processing period
2017 – 2018
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