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
RESEARCH PROJECT VSS 2011/705: LIFE CYCLE COSTING FOR MANAGING ROAD MAINTENANCE
R+R has carried out a research study on behalf of the Swiss Association of Road and Traffic Professionals (VSS) on Life Cycle Costing in road maintenace. The report represents a general guide and manual for improved maintenance strategies, providing basic knowledge as well as specific instructions.
Das InstruLife Cycle Costing (LCC), as a tool to minimise life cycle costs, is not restricted to mere analysis, but also includes a design task. An iterative process leads to the definition of optimal system boundaries (maintenance strategy, construction variant, etc.) resulting in minimal costs over the entire life cycle of the road infrastructure. Function and benefits are predetermined.
The research study presents a process sequence that highlights the individual elements and steps belonging to a comprehensive LCC. Irrespective of the actual decision-making scenario, this process sequence is the same for all subsystems in accordance with SN 640 900. The specific method of evaluation, the period under observation and the risk analysis are to be determined on a situational basis.
Client
Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
Processing period
2012 – 2015
Project type
Road
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Project Evaluation
Forecast Models
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Dr. Jost Lüking
Consultant economics, chairman of the board of directors