The Federal Council has instructed the responsible federal department to draw up a plan for the next stage in the expansion of the transport infrastructure. This is based on a report by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), which defines priority

From mid-July 2025, iNovitas AG will be digitally mapping the road network in the district of Horgen. The three-dimensional image of the road network is intended to support the administration, planning offices and utility companies. Personal rights will remain

Switzerland wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time phase out nuclear energy. To meet this dual challenge, a massive expansion of photovoltaics and wind power is needed. A new report by the EDGE research consortium shows in several studies how this transition could succeed. What

The Stadtwerk Winterthur climate fund has awarded CHF 70,000 in funding for regional climate protection, energy efficiency and CO2 reduction projects. This year's beneficiaries are Next Gas GmbH from Kloten ZH, the Soily association from Winterthur and the start-up SimpleTrain from Wallisellen

Together with regional planning associations, the cantons of Zurich and Aargau have started work on a regional overall transport concept (rGVK) for the Limmat Valley. The aim is to achieve sustainable mobility development by 2050 - networked, multimodal and coordinated across cantonal

The revised Spatial Concept for Switzerland fails to fulfil its objective of providing a forward-looking model for spatial development up to 2050. It remains vague on key issues, ignores real challenges and lacks political support. Investors and project developers therefore lack reliable guidelines

The Dutch infrastructure authority Rijkswaterstaat is using the Asphalt Recycling Train (ART) to recycle asphalt on site. The machine, which is currently in the test phase, removes worn asphalt, heats it, mixes it and rebuilds it on the

Westhive and AMAG now offer mobile offices in converted double-decker buses. The mobile workspaces are booked via Airbnb. The first Westhive express bus is about to hit the

A new part of the city is being created on the former Wolf goods station in Basel. SBB is pressing ahead with the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood with around 600 flats and around 1,000 jobs. The first two new buildings have now been finalised and the site is being opened up for interim

The Cham-Hünenberg bypass is a key measure in the cantonal transport strategy for Zug. Reducing through traffic in Cham and Hünenberg will not only improve the quality of life of local residents, but also strengthen the business location.

On 3 February 2025, extensive construction work will begin in Bern West to make the Bern railway junction fit for the future. New stations, tunnels and passerelles will significantly improve passenger and freight transport

Researchers at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are using virtual reality for participatory design processes. Their innovative tool is being trialled in the Gestalte Zürich

Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich (GVZ) is launching a pilot project with alternative fuel. Five fire brigades are to refuel their vehicles with hydrogenated vegetable oil. The biofuel is produced from used cooking oils and

The future of access to Braunwald will be decided by the local community in 2025. After a lengthy evaluation, the Glarus cantonal government is in favour of renewing the funicular railway, but a final decision will be made by the

The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September

Basel SBB station is facing challenges with regard to capacity bottlenecks, particularly in connection with the planned quarter-hourly S-Bahn service between Basel and Liestal from December 2025. Find out more about the planned investments and possible

Juice is equipping its Juice Charge me 3 charging station with Wallee's payment system. Users of electric cars can pay with credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Twint. The charging station can also be used by commercial

The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in employment, the report documents important steps towards more sustainable mobility, more

Die Entwicklung des Gesamtverkehrskonzepts (GVK) für den Raum Baden und seine angrenzenden Gemeinden nimmt Gestalt an: Eine umfassende Lagebeurteilung und festgelegte Ziele markieren einen wesentlichen Fortschritt in der regionalen

Das Regionale Gesamtverkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept 2025 (RGSK 2025) sowie das Agglomerationsprogramm der 5. Generation (AP5) in der Region seeland.biel/bienne unterliegen einer umfassenden Überarbeitung und öffentlichen Mitwirkung bis zum 11. März

Zurich Airport met the economic and transport requirements in 2022. In terms of aircraft noise, it was below the guideline values. However, the Zurich cantonal government maintains the need for runway extensions in order to reduce complexity and increase

An investment of CHF 250 million, a new railway station and an improved transport network. Davos Dorf is planning a ground-breaking redevelopment of its town centre for the next

The Zurich cantonal parliament has approved the extension of the runways at Zurich Airport with a narrow conservative majority. In doing so, the airport aims to increase the safety of air traffic. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision. The electorate is likely to have the final

The timber construction company Strüby has provided the two roundabouts at the new connection to the H8 bypass in Seewen with sculptures. The carpenter's knot depicted there refers to the traditional craft, but also to the local coat of arms and the Mythen

A new mobility app brings together public transport, micromobility solutions and private carpooling. It was developed by a consortium with ZHAW participation and can be

The Aargau Department of Construction, Transport and Environment is awarded the Swiss Mediation Prize 2023. The award honours its consensus-oriented procedure for involving different interests in infrastructure projects. Aargau is the first canton to receive the

The Swiss Museum of Transport is creating another focal point on an important topic with the energy exhibition on an area of 600 square metres in the purpose-built new building called the House of

The A2 and A14 have reached their capacity limits - the Lucerne bypass should ease the situation thanks to the expansion and adjustments on the A2 and A14 as well as two new tunnels, each with two

The Zurich Cantonal Council's Committee for Energy, Transport and the Environment is in favour of the planned runway extensions at Zurich Airport by a narrow majority. They are intended to improve operations. The airport and the Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcome the

The Department of Transport (DETEC) has distributed the 2.8 billion Swiss francs made available by the federal government for road construction. The lion's share of CHF 1.6 billion will go towards improving existing national