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
Aarwangen Traffic Improvement – NISTRA Assessment
| In the future, through traffic will bypass Aarwangen on a new road west of the town. The NISTRA evaluation tool, developed by the Federal Roads Office, is used to assess the advantages, disadvantages and costs of the project. The high volume of traffic on the main road through the town of Aarwangen affects residents and leads to congestion. A new western bypass road will divert through traffic around the town. This will relieve the pressure on inhabitants of the town center, obstructions to slow-moving traffic and public transport will be reduced, and traffic safety will be improved. In addition, the main road through town can be made more attractive. The Department of Civil Engineering of the canton of Bern commissioned R+R to evaluate the bypass project using the NISTRA evaluation tool developed by the Federal Roads Office. The advantages and disadvantages of the project are analyzed, benefits quantified and costs determined. NISTRA combines three different assessment approaches (cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, qualitative analysis). In addition to Aarwangen itself, the assessment also takes the neighboring communities of Langenthal, Thunstetten and Bützberg into account, as these will also be affected by the changed traffic flows. NISTRA yields a positive overall rating considering environmental, economical and social factors. Even with a negative rating on some aspects concerning environment and spatial development, the positive project effects predominate. The focus is on the benefits of shorter travel times, improved access, a safer traffic flow and less noise and exhaust emissions for residents. |
Client
Canton of Bern, Department of Civil Engineering, District IV
Processing period
2018 – 2020
Project costs
approx. 174 Mio. CHF
Project type
Road
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Project Evaluation
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Dr. Jost Lüking
Consultant economics, chairman of the board of directors