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  • Cities warn against technocratic transport policy

    Cities warn against technocratic transport policy

    The Swiss Association of Cities recognizes the attempt to present coordinated planning following the political turbulence surrounding the freeway expansion and the financial bottlenecks for the railroads. At the same time, it criticizes the narrow circle of those involved. Although cities and municipalities were represented in the support group, they were not involved enough in the content of the planning, even though they directly bear the consequences of infrastructure decisions.

    The results are surprising. In the view of many cities, the postponement of important public transport projects in Basel and the deprioritization of the Bern East bypass contradict spatial planning priorities. In some cases, the logic of short-term capacity expansions overrides the long-term principles of sustainable development.

    Paradigm shift required
    A key point of the ETH analysis, namely that new infrastructure alone hardly brings any additional benefits, has so far been largely ignored in the public debate. The intelligent use of existing systems through digitalization, operational optimization and multimodal linking is crucial.

    For the association of cities, this results in a clear mandate for action. A transport policy of the future must place greater emphasis on steering and pricing instruments such as mobility pricing, incentive systems for efficient use and consistent cost transparency. “Traffic 45” provides little basis for this.

    Target vision instead of staged thinking
    The association warns that political decisions should not be based solely on the ETH report. Instead, the discussion about mobility and space 2050 should be conducted on a broad, interdisciplinary basis. This should involve the cantons, cities, municipalities and the scientific community. This is the only way to prevent existing hierarchies between road and rail projects from becoming entrenched.

    Financing with open flanks
    The report also outlines an area of tension in financial terms. The rail infrastructure fund is not sufficient for the planned expansions. The Association of Cities welcomes the variant with an additional CHF 24 billion, but warns against cost-cutting measures in the BIF and NAF. Without reliable funding, there is a risk of a strategic standstill in rail expansion.

    Broad debate instead of fast-track procedure
    The consultation draft by January 2026 envisaged by Federal Councillor Rösti is considered too ambitious by the cities. It is hardly realistic to seriously involve the affected agglomerations within a few weeks.

    The “Transport 45” report can be seen as a milestone for national infrastructure planning, but only if it is followed by an open, scientifically sound debate on mobility, space and climate targets that is anchored in the local community.

  • 3D data platform optimizes transport and infrastructure projects

    3D data platform optimizes transport and infrastructure projects

    INovitas AG, based in Baden, and Geoinfra Ingenieure AG, based in Wetzikon, have created a digital twin of the road network in the Zurich Oberland. According to a joint press release, around 800 kilometers of roads will be available in the high-resolution infra3D data platform. Interested user groups can license the data with immediate effect and use it for their planning and decision-making processes, according to the press release.

    The two companies have mapped the road networks of the municipalities of Bäretswil, Bauma, Bubikon, Dürnten, Fehraltorf, Fischenthal, Gossau, Greifensee, Grüningen, Hittnau, Hombrechtikon, Männedorf, Mönchaltorf, Oetwil a.S., Russikon, Rüti, Seegräben, Stäfa, Uetikon a. S, Wald, Wetzikon, Wila and Wildberg are digitized. The project provides the Zurich Oberland region with a precise and up-to-date basis for traffic, urban and spatial planning. This means that data-based simulations can be improved and on-site inspections can be reduced.

    “Data is the basis for well-founded decisions”, comments Hannes Eugster, CEO and founder of iNovitas AG, in the press release. “With the digital mapping of the Zurich Oberland region, we are providing a precise and immediately available database that can be used by a wide range of stakeholders – whether for transport planning, infrastructure projects or urban development.”

    Patrick König, member of the management board of Geoinfra Ingenieure AG, emphasizes the importance of the digital project: “Access to georeferenced, high-resolution 3D data represents a paradigm shift for infrastructure planning. Our collaboration with iNovitas enables administrations and companies in the Zurich Oberland region to benefit from data-driven, efficient and sustainable planning”.

  • Partial covering of the A2 in Lucerne South

    Partial covering of the A2 in Lucerne South

    On 16 November 2024, the Federal Roads Office, the Canton of Lucerne, LuzernPlus and the City of Kriens offered a platform at the Schappe Kulturquadrat in Kriens to present the interim status of the partial overlays of the A2. Visitors were able to talk directly to the planning teams, make suggestions and ask questions.

    The planning, which entered its second phase in 2024, aims to sharpen the objectives, prepare the legal basis and clarify financing and technical requirements. The results of the ongoing studies are expected at the end of 2025.

    Areas with potential
    The test planning from 2023 identified three possible locations for partial covers. The designs aim to connect urban areas, improve the quality of life by reducing noise and create new urban spaces.

    • Grosshof/Luzernerstrasse: Focus on a close-knit network of paths and the upgrading of public spaces.
    • Arsenal/Schlund: Potential for LuzernSüd through the overlaps and the development of new utilisation options.
    • Schlund/Horwerstrasse: Opportunities for neighbourhood development and a gentle transformation of the Wyssmatt commercial district through the extension of the Schlund tunnel.

    Technical challenges
    In addition to the in-depth studies, a feasibility study is analysing the technical framework conditions of the planned partial overpasses. These are independent of the overall Lucerne bypass system, but will be closely coordinated with other projects in the region.

    Prospects and next steps
    The partial overpasses of the A2 offer the opportunity to redesign urban spaces and create synergies between transport and neighbourhood development. The results of the studies will provide a sound basis for further planning and implementation that takes into account the interests of the population and the institutions involved.

    The partial covering of the A2 motorway in Lucerne South shows how infrastructure projects can contribute to urban development and quality of life. The dialogue with the population and the intensive planning set the framework for a sustainable and future-oriented design of the Lucerne South region.

  • Verkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept für 2025 Seeland Biel

    Verkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept für 2025 Seeland Biel

    Die Region seeland.biel/bienne arbeitet derzeit an der Aktualisierung des Regionalen Gesamtverkehrs- und Siedlungskonzepts 2025 (RGSK 2025) sowie des Agglomerationsprogramms der 5. Generation (AP5). Diese beiden Planungsinstrumente zielen darauf ab, die Siedlungs-, Landschafts- und Verkehrsplanung in der Region harmonisch aufeinander abzustimmen und stehen bis zum 11. März 2024 zur öffentlichen Mitwirkung offen.

    Die Koordination dieser Planungen über Gemeindegrenzen hinweg ist für die Region seeland.biel/bienne eine zentrale Aufgabe. Das RGSK und das AP verfolgen das gemeinsame Ziel, eine nachhaltige Entwicklung zu fördern, die sowohl den Bedürfnissen der Bevölkerung und der Wirtschaft entspricht als auch sorgsam mit dem knappen Boden umgeht und dabei die Umwelt schützt. Dies geschieht vor dem Hintergrund eines wachsenden Bevölkerungszuwachses und steigender Mobilitätsbedürfnisse.

    Das RGSK legt als regionaler Richtplan verbindliche Vorgaben für die Ortsplanungen der Gemeinden fest und fokussiert auf die räumliche und verkehrliche Entwicklung. Das AP schafft die Grundlage für die Mitfinanzierung von Verkehrsprojekten durch den Bund, wobei bereits frühere Generationen des Programms Bundesbeiträge in Millionenhöhe auslösten.

    Das RGSK 2025 wird in zwei Etappen überarbeitet, wobei die erste Etappe bis 2025 die Entwicklung eines neuen Zukunftsbildes für verschiedene Teilräume, die Überprüfung von Vorranggebieten für Siedlungserweiterungen und die Aktualisierung von Maßnahmen umfasst.

    Das AP5 setzt seinen Schwerpunkt auf die Entwicklung von öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln, Freiräumen und Klimaschutz. Es integriert langfristige Ziele und Strategien, einschließlich des Klimawandels, und stärkt die Siedlungsentwicklung von innen.

    Bis zum 11. März 2024 haben Gemeinden, Verbände, Organisationen und alle Interessierten die Möglichkeit, sich zu beiden Programmen zu äußern. Nach einer Vorprüfung durch den Kanton im Mai 2024 werden RGSK und AP im Frühjahr 2025 der Mitgliederversammlung von seeland.biel/bienne zur Verabschiedung vorgelegt.

  • The winning project for the Reussbühl West district has been chosen

    The winning project for the Reussbühl West district has been chosen

    Office of Living Things and Büro Dudler for space and traffic planning.

    The 27’000 square meters

    The assessment committee for the study contract for the redesign of the CKW site in Reussbühl, which is now used for commercial and industrial purposes, unanimously decided in favor of the “Habitat – Quartier im Hain” project. It was developed by the Zurich architects Salewski Nater Kretz in collaboration with the Office of Living Things and the Dudler office for space and traffic planning.

    According to a CKW press release , the 27,000 square meter area is to be “transformed into an attractive, lively and distinctive city quarter”. The energy service provider will give up its location there “in a few years”. In the call for tenders, requirements were made with regard to heat generation and rainwater management. In addition, at least half of the CKW shed hall, a former silk mill, was to be retained. Residential buildings will primarily be built on the remaining area.

    The winning project “convinces in the reinterpretation and further development of the historical landscape”, which was once characterized by floodplains and water-using industry. The design based on the so-called sponge city principle “cleverly” incorporates these historical references. This project will be further developed in the coming months and will then form the basis for the Reussbühl West development plan. The designs of all planning teams are on display at CKW in Rathausen from June 21st to July 4th.

  • Government is slowing down traffic planning for Baden

    Government is slowing down traffic planning for Baden

    The new overall traffic concept for the Baden-Wettingen area has to go into an additional planning loop. According to a press release , the Aargau government council decided to leave the concept at the stage of the interim result. In doing so, he is responding to reservations that were expressed in the public hearing.

    In the hearing, for example, it was demanded that the Baden high bridge could also be used by cars in the future. This would also eliminate the need for a new Limmat bridge between Baden and Wettingen. In the Siggenthal a higher traffic load is feared. With the additional planning loop, the continuation of the Limmattalbahn beyond Killwangen could also be included in the planning in the future.

    However, the government council makes an exception in the overall transport concept: the Velosteg between Neuenhof and Würenlos should already be specified in the structure plan. This could secure the federal funds for the project.

    The overall traffic concept for the Brugg-Windisch area, on the other hand, is to be specified in the structure plan. These include the center relief and the bike route.