Department / Institute: Istituto per la pianificazione del traffico e per sistemi di trasporto (IVT)
Doctoral researcher in optimization for robust railway timetables
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The Fragile Nature of Road Transportation Networks
Major cities worldwide experience problems with the performance of their road transportation networks, and the continuous increase in traffic demand presents a substantial challenge to the optimal operation of urban road networks and the efficiency of traffic control strategies. The operation of transportation systems is widely considered to Continua
Transform Fragile Traffic Networks with Antifragile Solutions
With urbanization and centralized economic activities, recent years have witnessed steady population growth in major cities around the globe. For example, the population in the city of Zurich has increased by 16% between 2000 and 2020, which certainly leads to an ever-growing traffic demand, potentially more traffic accidents, Continua
6 Months of the SUT Lab – Understanding Shared Micromobility use and Improving its Integration with the Transport System
The Sustainable Urban Transitions (SUT) Lab was launched in April 2025 as a partnership of ETH Zurich and the Bolt Urban Fund, with the aim of supporting cities in accelerating their shift towards low-carbon, multimodal mobility systems. The SUT Lab aims to bring innovative, data-driven research into practical Continua
Laboratorio per le trasformazioni urbane sostenibili (SUT Lab) – Fase pilota
Sustainable Urban Transitions Lab è un’iniziativa congiunta di Bolt e dell’ETH di Zurigo che mira a promuovere una pianificazione sostenibile della mobilità urbana in linea con la missione di Bolt di creare «città per le persone, non per le auto». La fase pilota del laboratorio mira a sviluppare Continua
I like Event Posters!
If you agree and would like to have a printed poster to hang on your wall – accompanying you for half a year with events in the fields of urban design, spatial planning, landscape architecture, infrastructure, and mobility – just let us know. We will be happy to Continua
Impact of radical bike lane allocation on bi-modal urban road network traffic performance: A simulation case study
To decarbonize urban transport systems, promoting active modes by allocating more road space to cycling infrastructure to achieve a radical modal shift has become a popular transport policy. However, such policies usually receive strong public opposition due to the concern of traffic congestion caused by reduced road capacity Continua
New Project for Multimodal Traffic Management Solutions
The new project FEDORA develops multimodal traffic management solutions in future networks. The Traffic Engineering group, IVT at ETH Zurich, will work on social optimum models, developing dynamic pricing and incentivisation models for traffic management applications, as well as a model-agnostic simulation platform for seamless integration of diverse Continua
New Project to Foster Antifragility for Urban Traffic Control
Modern cities suffer from a multitude of stressors, including congestion, pollution and crises. AntifragiCity is a new European research project that aims to deliver better services to citizens through antifragile designs, with solutions that improve under real-world stress. The Traffic Engineering group, IVT at ETH Zurich, leads the Continua
Microscopic simulation of bicycle traffic flow incorporating cyclists’ heterogeneous dynamics and non-lane-based movement strategies
Cycling as a mode of transport is on an upward trend as a low-emission alternative to driving in urbanised areas nowadays. With the increasing number of cyclists, it is of great importance to assess the capacity of cycling infrastructure in practice. Simulation models are useful tools to investigate Continua
How Mass Cycling Impacts Traffic
The average trip length in Swiss cities is under 14km, with around 60% of trips below 6km. Despite the potential for healthier, more sustainable alternatives, nearly half of the total distance travelled is by car. Bicycles play a key role in recent initiatives (e.g. E-Bike City project from Continua
NSL Veranstaltungsplakat Herbstsemester 2025
Transportation and Mobility Planning
Driving change: Roads ahead in transport and mobility planning
CFSM Symposium 2025
Integrating Walking & Public Transport: Potentials and Opportunities
Una rivoluzione nella reazione dei sistemi di mobilità urbana alle perturbazioni
AntifragiCity è un’innovativa iniziativa di ricerca europea mirata a rivoluzionare il modo in cui i sistemi di mobilità urbana reagiscono alle perturbazioni. AntifragiCity immagina città che, oltre a resistere agli shock, imparano, si adattano e si rafforzano attraverso le sfide, un concetto che include quello di antifragilità. Per Continua
Raccolta di modelli per la simulazione degli spostamenti di massa in bicicletta come servizio
La lunghezza media dei tragitti nelle città svizzere è inferiore a 14 km e il 60% circa dei percorsi non raggiunge i 6 km. Nonostante il potenziale in termini di alternative più salutari e sostenibili, quasi la metà delle tratte totali viene percorsa in auto. Le biciclette hanno Continua
Progetto FEDORA Horizon Europe
Servizi di ottimizzazione della rete, simulazioni previsionali e alchimia dei dati per una gestione del trasporto multimodale flessibile, sicura e resiliente. I protocolli di integrazione strutturati e standardizzati non coordinati o coordinati male, i descrittori di metadati errati, l’inclusione della complessità e delle sfumature del traffico reale, lo Continua
Dr. Hermann Patrick Braess is Professor of Practice in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Dr Hermann Patrick Braess (*1979), currently Technical Director and Head of Research and Development at TrackNet Holding Group (Tensol Rail SA and EFSA SA), as Professor of Practice in the Institute for Transport Planning and Systems (IVT), Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. Hermann Patrick Braess is Continua
Driving towards stability and efficiency: A variable time gap strategy for Adaptive Cruise Control
Automated vehicle technologies offer a promising avenue for enhancing traffic efficiency, safety, and energy consumption. Among these, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems stand out as a prevalent form of automation on today’s roads, with their time gap settings holding paramount importance. While decreasing the average time headway tends Continua
Applied Antifragility in Technical Systems. From Principles to Applications
“It’s not enough simply to improve the system we have”
The E-Bike City. Designing Sustainable Streets
The E-Bike City project’s design is anchored in shifting away from private car use, particularly for daily commuting. It does so by ensuring access to shared vehicle hubs within 200 meters (or another designated distance) of every residence, promoting convenience and accessibility.
E-Bike City: Results
If you missed the event «E-Bike City: Results & Future», have a look at the downloads and recordings section on this website. It offers a brochure, presentations, posters, video recordings, and street visualisations. May they positively impact our traffic situation and quality of life!
“The lack of vision has led transport policy down a dead end.”
Cities can expand their bike lane networks significantly without causing additional congestion on the roads. That is the conclusion reached by the ETH research project E-Bike City. Project lead and transport researcher Kay Axhausen explains the implications for traffic, the environment and costs. Article on the ETH News Continua
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Fussverkehr. Planen – Gestalten – Dimensionieren
Den Lebensraum der Zukunft gestalten
Der ETH Master-Studiengang Raumentwicklung und Infrastruktursysteme bietet eine fundierte, interdisziplinäre Ausbildung in Stadtplanung, Mobilität und Infrastrukturmanagement. Durch die Verbindung von Theorie und Praxis entwickeln Studierende nachhaltige Lösungen für aktuelle Herausforderungen. In Kooperation mit Professorinnen, Professoren und Studierenden ist ein kurzes Video entstanden, um Studieninteressierte für diesen Fachbereich und Continua
FRESH: Il trasporto di merci e di acquisti come sistema interconnesso in aree periferiche urbane e oltre
Questo progetto di ricerca si concentra sul comportamento di mobilità legato agli acquisti e sulla logistica urbana a Dortmund, Parigi e Trondheim. Il progetto è finanziato dal Partenariato per la transizione urbana DUT (Driving Urban Transitions) e da finanziatori nazionali dei tre paesi coinvolti. FRESH persegue questi obiettivi: Continua
Prof. Dr. Eva Heinen | Pianificazione del traffico e della mobilità
Eva Heinen è professore ordinario e capo del gruppo ‹Pianificazione del traffico e della mobilità› all’ETH di Zurigo da giugno 2024. La ricerca interdisciplinare di Eva Heinen si occupa di mobilità e trasporti nel punto d’intersezione tra sviluppo sostenibile, pianificazione dei trasporti, pianificazione territoriale e salute.
Stuck in the Driver’s Seat: A Conceptualisation for Understanding Car Dependence and its Determinants
Car dependence brings along many negative social and environmental externalities that policymakers and stakeholders need to consider. Nonetheless, the concept is not well defined and lacks a clear framework regarding its determinants and mechanisms, which also leads to problems in terms of its operationalisation.
disP 60/3, September 2024
Verkehr ’45: UVEK priorisiert Ausbauprojekte für Schiene und Strasse
Die Verbesserungen der Verkehrsinfrastrukturen auf Strasse und Schiene können nicht wie ursprünglich geplant umgesetzt werden. Der jüngste Ausbauschritt für die Nationalstrasse wurde von der Bevölkerung abgelehnt. Die Umsetzung des Angebotskonzepts 2035 der Bahn führt zu erheblichen Mehrkosten. Das Eidgenössische Departement für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK) hat Continua
E-Bike City Results & Future
Shared micromobility, perceived accessibility, and social capital
NSL Forum & Cycling Research Board: Video and Manifesto now online!
Did you miss the NSL Forum and Cycling Research Board «Digital Twins for Europe’s Future Mobility», on September 4th? The video link is now available on the event website! In addition, for a quick read and an overview of the workshops, you can download the «Collective Manifesto for Continua
Equitable Urban Traffic Management Systems with Karma Congestion Pricing
Most cities do not charge for driving. Do you think that is fair? It causes externalities such as noise and pollution to residents and shops. In peak-hours of congestion, valuable life time, money, and fuel are wasted. Do you think driving in the city should be priced? Do Continua
“I find the entire mobility system fascinating”: An Interview with Eva Heinen
Increasing realism in modelling energy losses in railway vehicles and their impact to energy-efficient train control
The reduction of energy consumption is an increasingly important topic of the railway system. Energy-efficient train control (EETC) is one solution, which refers to mathematically computing when to accelerate, which cruising speed to hold, how long one should coast over a suitable space, and when to brake.
Increasing Realism in Modelling Energy Losses in Railway Vehicles
A Time-varying Shockwave Speed Model for Trajectory Reconstruction using Lagrangian and Eulerian Observations
Inference of detailed vehicle trajectories is crucial for applications such as traffic flow modeling, energy consumption estimation, and traffic flow optimization. Static sensors can provide only aggregated information, posing challenges in reconstructing individual vehicle trajectories.
Bicycle as a traffic mode: From microscopic cycling behavior to macroscopic bicycle flow
Cities allocate dedicated road space to bicycles in favor of active-mode road users. For urban environments with a mass bicycle volume, bicycle traffic congestion is likely to occur. Hence, a thorough understanding of bicycle traffic flow is necessary for the assessment of cycling infrastructure and the development of Continua
Comparative study of route choice models for cyclists
NSL Forum & Cycling Research Board
Digital Twins for Europe’s Future Mobility 4 – 6 September 2024 | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL E3 and HIT. Today’s design reflects the car-oriented consensus, which was formulated between the 1930’s and 1950’s and adopted around the world since then. The climate crisis challenges this orientation and asks Continua
Drive Forward: Revolutionizing Traffic with Advanced Vehicle Trajectory Reconstruction
Understanding how vehicles move is crucial for safer, more coordinated, and smarter transportation systems. However, directly observing vehicle trajectories is impractical, posing a challenge to obtaining accurate trajectory data with limited sensing capabilities. We explore our innovative approach to vehicle trajectory reconstruction, reshaping the future of traffic management.