Using travel time measurements and travel congestion analyses on the A1 motorway between Birrfeld and Dietikon, SWISSTRAFFIC AG is conducting an analysis on behalf of the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) to assess the impact of the GHGW system (speed harmonization and hazard warning), which will be operational at the end of 2024.

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Travel times are measured at 6 cross-sections using BlueScan (anonymised collection of Mac addresses from smartphones and hands-free devices). The capture rate exceeds 80%, providing highly precise travel time data. In addition, the accident data is analysed to identify possible correlations between travel time and accidents.

To calibrate the cantonal traffic model, the Repubblica e Cantone Ticino has commissioned SWISSTRAFFIC AG to capture all turning movements at 70 traffic junctions over three consecutive working days.

More than 35 swissSCOUTsystems will carry out the data collection during two measurement periods, capable of distinguishing up to 17 different object classes. Leveraging AI technology, the data is analysed in a very short time with exceptionally high accuracy.

During peak hours, the Buchrain highway junction in the Lucerne agglomeration already operates at its capacity. With expected urban development, wait times and traffic congestion are anticipated to worsen. A traffic study thoroughly analyzed the "Buchrain Highway Junction" system. SWISSTRAFFIC AG, in collaboration with AKP Verkehrsingenieur AG, conducted a two-week traffic survey using license plate recognition to assess through traffic on the Hauptstrasse – Buchrainstrasse route in Buchrain, distinguishing between vehicle classes. This data will facilitate short- and long-term development planning.

All these connections pass through the historic city center, leading to increased traffic and significant conflicts between urban development, environment, and traffic. Residents and employees are exposed to high levels of noise and pollution. To enhance quality of life, SWISSTRAFFIC AG is aiding the city with a detailed traffic survey and subsequent analysis of the impacts of various road infrastructure projects. Forty license plate cameras and ten intersection flow counts via video, including congestion analysis at railroad crossings, over a week, form the basis for data analysis and quality assurance, graphical representations of results, and detailed traffic modeling. Additionally, recommendations for improving traffic flow and assessing the impact of proposed projects are being developed.

🚦 To address these challenges, SWISSTRAFFIC AG is supporting the canton of Glarus with a comprehensive traffic survey, including analysis of traffic behavior through license plate surveys and intersection flow counts. Based on this data, SWISSTRAFFIC is developing a customized traffic model allowing for the simulation of various measures to improve traffic quality.

🎯 Our goal is to develop optimal solutions and recommendations based on these analyses and simulations, benefiting all residents of the Glarus region. At SWISSTRAFFIC, we are confident that our work will contribute to sustainably improving the traffic situation and enhancing quality of life throughout the entire region. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌍

The city of Uster is facing the challenge of solving three important projects with urgent parking issues in the city center. The "Attractive City Center," the "Culture and Meeting Center on the Zeughaus Areal," and the "Station Center" require a coordinated and systematic parking strategy. SWISSTRAFFIC AG is conducting an extensive data analysis and developing a parking strategy tailored to the city of Uster, which aims to make more efficient use of existing parking facilities. New digital technologies are also being taken into account. We look forward to working together with the city of Uster on a future-oriented and sustainable parking solution.

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"Consistent training of our SWISSTRAFFIC AG staff to meet the quality demands of our customers."

Large-scale mobility analysis with license plate recognition during 1 week in Ostaargau. 43 locations - 90 license plate cameras - recorded over 1.5 million vehicles. Plausibility analyses, extrapolations, transit destination/source traffic for different time periods, 10 vehicle classes (SWISS10), Switzerland abroad, route selection and routes, report, graphic representations.
The collected traffic data confirm the previous forecasts des Kanton Aargau  in Ostaargau and form the basis for a number of larger transport projects in the region.

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By 2030, the Stadt Zürich will implement a network of around 130 kilometers of preferred cycling routes. SWISSTRAFFIC is allowed to accompany the implementation over the next five years with complex traffic surveys. Through traffic is recorded with license plate recognition (swissANPR), node flows with video recording (swissSCOUT AI) and cross-sectional loads and speeds with side radar devices (swissRADAR). In this way, the conditions before and after the measures can be compared.

More information at: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/site/velo/de/index/die-velovorzugsrouten.html

In addition to the swissBIKE+PED LIGHT sensor (small but powerful) for counting cyclists and pedestrians, the focus is on our current major projects for increased road safety and a better quality of life...
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SWISSTRAFFIC AG uses artificial intelligence to assess possible conflict situations between busy cycling traffic and motorised traffic. During the test surveys, the traffic flows (MIV, public transport and bicycle) are collected by our swissSCOUT AI and the data is analysed in real time in encrypted form on site (full compliance with data protection). The technology used recognises the multimodal traffic flows as well as the speeds of the road users and can draw conclusions for possible conflicts. This method is suitable for the statistical evaluation of risk situations, as well as for monitoring the success of the implementation of measures (comparison before and after).

This year at MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined our booth 302 is featuring the swissSCOUT AI and swissBIKE+PED devices. These are our must-have solutions to survey and optimize your multimodal mobility challenges.

In collaboration with La Fabrique de Malley, SWISSTRAFFIC AG is collecting data on multimodal mobility flows within the new Malley district to be built.
Using our swissTRAFFIC AI solution with artificial intelligence, data is counted in real time from all road users at strategic locations. The evaluation of this data is used to analyse the impact of the current construction progress and to plan any corrective measures to make traffic more fluid and safer - especially for cyclists and pedestrians. The effects of the various construction sites throughout the neighbourhood on mobility flows will be recorded and analysed.

In the context of SBB CFF FFS's planned reconstruction of the railway station, the City of Nyon intends to upgrade the station area and the surrounding neighbourhood. SWISSTRAFFIC AG is working with MAGIZAN SA (architecture-urban planning), Hager Partner AG (landscape architects), Planair SA(sustainability engineering) and Bfluid recherche prospective & expertise (spatial development) in one of the teams selected for the test planning. The challenge is to integrate all modes of transport in a perimeter with numerous framework conditions. Nyon train station is the most important multimodal platform in the region and the coexistence of different public services (SBB and NStCM - TPN trains, city buses, PostBus Switzerland Ltd., PubliBike SA, taxi), non-motorised traffic and MIV shows a high complexity. SWISSTRAFFIC will take this into account to make the station efficient and attractive and to ensure good integration into the neighbourhood. 

SWISSTRAFFIC AG recently carried out its 100th Road Safety Audit (RSA). With our support, road infrastructure projects are optimized in terms of quality and safety. We attach great importance to a careful examination of the project dossiers and can refer to many satisfied customers. We are also at your disposal with our services for infrastructure security (ISSI).

The community of Wünnewil-Flamatt would like to make the connection of the Wünnewil railroad station more attractive for non-motorized traffic. SWISSTRAFFIC AG examined various options, compared them with each other and three of them were elaborated in more depth. The elaboration takes various factors into acccount, for example reachability, compliance with obstacle-free traffic space, and traffic safety. A multi-factoral analysis was used to determine the best variant.

We would like to thank all customers and partners who took the time to visit our stand. It was a pleasure for us because we enjoyed many interesting conversations and a great atmosphere. The fair was a great success for SWISSTRAFFIC AG and gave us the opportunity to highlight the wide range of our products and services for innovative mobility solutions.

We also used the fair to present our swissSCOUT, which aroused great interest. Thanks to you, the number of visitors exceeded all our expectations.

supports the City of Zurich in identifying and optimizing sections along Wehntalerstrasse where safety for cyclists is not satisfactory. Based on an effectiveness analysis of the new bus lanes and a Road Safety Inspection (RSI) with a focus on bicycle traffic, short-term optimization measures were developed. These were submitted to the city for review and possible implementation.

The city of Zurich intends to reduce through traffic on Hardturmstrasse. This will improve the quality of life in the neighborhood-surroundings, by reducing noise and other emissions associated with traffic. In order to determine the current source, destination and through traffic in Hardturmstrasse as well as in the surrounding road network, SWISSTRAFFIC AG carried out a license plate survey during 7 days at 8 measurement locations. Approximately 55,000 vehicles with differentiation of vehicle class were recorded per day - always in compliance with data protection regulations. In addition to the OD relationships, the time of travel were calculated.

On November 9th and 10th, 2021 we will be launching a world first at MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined in London: the swissSCOUT AI. A unique mobile camera system with artificial intelligence for real-time multimodal traffic counts. Visit us at booth #99.

In order to make the Dorfstrasse in the town of Kloten more attractive and to improve an existing weak point for bicycles, a multi-purpose lane that can be used on both sides is marked in the middle of the road. 

SWISSTRAFFIC AG supports the canton of Zurich with traffic monitoring using artificial intelligence, which is carried out BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the implementation of the measure in order to analyze the behavior of cyclists.

"How to reduce traffic noise? 

MiseauPoint RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse spoke to Alain Bützberger about the potential of measuring traffic noise with artificial intelligence AI and raising driver awareness with LED displays. "

SWISSTRAFFIC AG supports the city of Zurich in conducting the 2021 large-scale traffic study. Many thanks to the DAV for this exciting task and the trust in our many years of experience in complex traffic studies.

SWISSTRAFFIC AG supports the city of Zurich in conducting the 2021 large-scale traffic study. Many thanks to the DAV for this exciting task and the trust in our many years of experience in complex traffic studies.

The canton of Nidwalden has commissioned SWISSTRAFFIC to carry out the 5-year traffic census in 2021 throughout the canton. In addition to motorized traffic MIV, #bicycle traffic is also surveyed. The data collected provide information about the daily traffic situation and the composition of the various modes of transport. 

The canton of Nidwalden makes this data publicly available: https://lnkd.in/d86ueB3

As a partner of the Smart City Lab Basel and a member of the SmartCity Alliance, SWISSTRAFFIC AG will be represented at the SmartSuisse 2021 in Basel at the SmartCity Alliance booth from October 27th to 28th, 2021.

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The general project (GP) for the reopening of the A02 "Emmen-Nord" motorway connection has already been approved. The connection is to be expanded to a full connection (7/8). SWISSTRAFFIC AG supports the Federal Roads Office ASTRA as the client in carrying out the implementation project (AP). 

The traffic basics are provided and the traffic forecast is simulated using a traffic model. 

This makes it possible to analyze what influence the opening of the motorway connection will have on the traffic volumes on the canton's road network. 

In addition, the other specialists are supported in dimensioning the connection nodes.

Between 2021 and 2025, SWISSTRAFFIC AG will support the Federal Roads Office ASTRA Winterthur branch in optimizing #traffic safety and carry out road safety inspections (RSI) across the entire branch network (ZH, SH, SG, TG, GL, AI, AR). . In doing so, security deficits are identified, which can then be remedied in the short to medium term, depending on their complexity. 

We look forward to the exciting cooperation with the branch and the two regional units GE VI and GE VII.

The city of Lausanne wants to improve the quality of life in the city center and promote soft mobility. The aim is to better understand the traffic distribution in the city center and the proportion of transit traffic within the city. To do this, SWISSTRAFFIC AG carried out a two-day license plate reading with 42 cameras on 21 road sections in order to determine outgoing, destination and transit traffic. 275,000 vehicles per day were identified and divided into different vehicle classes. The origin of the vehicles (municipality, canton) was also listed – in compliance with data protection regulations.

As a "side product", a traffic model was created with which the effect of various traffic moderation measures can be simulated.

A highly exciting project with the city of Zurich in cooperation with Urs Birchmeier and Nadja Häberli as well as Silvan Sturzenegger from SWISSTRAFFIC AG

 - click here for the contribution by #Tele Z from minute 05:56: https://lnkd.in/dpxU9ZP

The canton of Thurgau relies on the swissLASER from SWISSTRAFFIC AG for traffic counting for cycle paths and footpaths

"The counting station in Bottighofen shows that more and more cyclists and pedestrians are out and about on Lake Constance." We thank the canton for the trust and the excellent cooperation!

Are cyclists now always allowed to turn right at red lights? 

Since January 1, 2021, bicycles in Switzerland have been allowed to turn right at red traffic lights. However, this only applies if the additional signal provided for this is available (Art. 69a, SSV)._cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_The installation of the "Cyclists allowed to turn right" signal requires expert judgment. 

SWISSTRAFFIC AG was commissioned to carry out a corresponding analysis for seven intersections in the city of #Sion. Our experts Daniel Baumann and Marc Zimmermann examined the central safety factors. 

Many thanks for the trust and the excellent cooperation to Philippe Schwery (Etat du Valais), Vincent Kempf (Ville de Sion), 

Alexandre Metrailler (Etat du Valais) & Philippe Petit (Ville de Sion).

"Show yourself in the roundabout: bikes ride in the middle!"

Many bicycles ride on the right-hand side of the roundabout and are all too quickly overlooked by drivers. The Suva project "Show yourself in the roundabout: bikes ride in the middle!" sensitizes cyclists to the applicable guidelines for driving on a roundabout. mittendrin SWISSTRAFFIC AG supports this campaign and checks the lanes of cyclists in the roundabout with artificial intelligence AI together with the city of Lucerne. During our quality check, Silvan Sturzenegger and Alexander Homar Rossello did the test: Alex drives on the right edge and Silvan follows him #in the middle to be on the safe side and shows himself in the roundabout. A great project for more security and quality of life in the city!

After winning the competition for the redesign of the Turtmann through road, the preliminary project is on the right track. The project aims to reduce the separating effect of the road and increase safety and comfort for non-motorised traffic. Interesting project in cooperation with VOMSATTEL WAGNER ARCHITEKTEN ETH BSA SIA and VWI Ingenieure AG.

A speed camera against noise sinners

Traffic noise reduces the quality of life in cities and suburbs. With the AI noise sensor from our partner SecuraXis, we want to sensitize vehicle drivers to the topic. The sensor is linked to an LED display to give drivers immediate feedback on the noise being made. On the occasion of the International Day against Noise, Kathrin Hondl visited the test installation of SWISSTRAFFIC AG and talked to Alain André Bützberger about the noise sensor. Here's the interview:https://lnkd.in/dN5srTY

Is the proportion of electric vehicles higher in the city than in the country? With the further development of our swissANPR traffic survey, we can investigate this question. The measurement allows insights into destination, source and through traffic, the proportion of electric vehicles and the #CO2 emissions caused. These findings are used for sensible and sustainable traffic planning and the planning of charging stations for electromobility. swissANPR does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the vehicle owners and complies 100% with data protection.

The Canton of Friborg/Etat de Friborg - State of Friborg is now using the automatic number plate collection technology #swissANPR from SWISSTRAFFIC AG. At 25 locations throughout the canton, all trucks and in particular the transport of dangerous goods were automatically surveyed with swissANPR during a week from Monday to Saturday. This allows the canton of Friborg to carry out its accident risk analysis. Many thanks for the great cooperation to Katayoon Shahroozi and Anita Maric Fasel

During the current home office obligation, it will be quiet on the streets. Ambient noise is one of the greatest environmental health risks. It is estimated that long-term exposure to environmental noise causes 12,000 premature deaths and contributes to 48,000 new cases of heart disease each year in Europe. Despite the efforts, noise pollution hardly changed between 2012-2017. The longer-term prospects are also not encouraging and it is likely that noise will also increase outside urban areas by 2030 (see https://lnkd.in/drcUXwV).

How high is the noise pollution in Swiss cities and communities? Together with our partner SecuraXis, we examine the noise pollution in detail. The decibel specification alone is not sufficient for this. We use the intelligent acoustic sensor with integrated AI to identify vehicle classes and distinguish between different noise sources. SWISSTRAFFIC AG uses this #data for precise impact analyses. It is now possible to study how commuter traffic affects ambient noise. By reducing noise pollution, we want to improve the quality of life in cities and communities.