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Mobility Services and New Mobility

We lend a hand in the development, implementation and support of new mobility forms and alternatives.

Digitisation and automation are breaking down previous regularities. New mobility concepts combine conventional traffic systems with information systems and telecommunications technology. We develop solutions for tomorrow's environment, economy and society thanks to a well-founded combination of traditional traffic knowledge, new technology and evaluation methods.

We lend a hand in the development, implementation and support of new mobility forms and alternatives. We can assist you with technical implementation, designing operations and infrastructural planning through our comprehensive and specialised knowledge of automation, networking and positioning.

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Questions and answers on mobility concepts

What role does public transport play in mobility concepts?

When mobility concepts are created, public transport plays an important role as the sustainable backbone of mobility. Public transport scores very highly on space and energy. The policy goal is therefore to encourage more and more people to use buses and trains. Many mobility concepts also aim for decarbonisation, in the interests of environmental protection. 

Rapp offers specific consultancy on public transport. With our experience, we know the specific features of this sector inside out. We are familiar with the economic, operational and political contexts. The issue is thus not mobility planning pure and simple: it is strategic and networked planning in order to achieve sustainable results. It is therefore advisable to bring strategic consultants and planners on board.

Aspects such as the following play an important role in mobility concepts for public transport:

  • Digitalisation: This opens up new channels for ticket sales and passenger information. Its potential should therefore be tapped to the full in order to provide users with intuitive concepts. At the same time, digitalisation makes it possible to link public transport with other modes of transport (multimodal mobility) and creates new business models (e.g. Mobility as a Service).
  • Pricing models: Passengers are often overwhelmed by the complexity of fares in public transport. Alternative pricing models eliminate this barrier.
  • Co-operation between providers: Where several mobility providers serve the same market, cooperation may be worthwhile. It creates synergies in both strategy and operations.
     

We support public transport projects from planning and strategy through to operations. You benefit from our wide-ranging expertise.

What expertise does Rapp have in the planning and implementation of sustainable mobility concepts?

Mobility concepts are always developed in accordance with the customer's starting position and the three dimensions of sustainability. A corporate mobility concept considers employees' and visitors' needs, the ecological goal with regard to mobility, the company's image vis-à-vis customers and employees and the cost-effectiveness of the measures. Many companies nowadays want to use their mobility in a way that contributes to environmental protection.
In Switzerland, transport (excluding international aviation and shipping) accounts for 31 per cent of total emissions. This means that it produces more greenhouse gases than industry or agriculture.

Responsible transport planning is therefore of major importance. It comprises a number of issues. For example, reducing the number of drivers looking for a parking space, because many motorists spend several minutes driving around the city streets in order to find one. This leads to emissions and costs time and money.

Bypass planning is also part of transport planning. Complex evaluation criteria are used to examine whether and at what levels an additional infrastructure is worthwhile.

Rapp has sophisticated concepts available to help plan and implement sustainable road transport. For example, we generate traffic models and carry out traffic simulations to determine the potential for improvement. We develop implementation strategies on this basis.

Special attention is also paid to reducing traffic jams. Part of our work is to identify weak points in traffic planning where congestion frequently occurs. Among other tools, we use targeted surveys and simulation tools here.

The creation of mobility concepts also includes an assessment of how any changes will affect traffic. This helps to assess whether planned measures will achieve the desired result or whether adjustments are needed.

 

What role do digital technologies play in mobility concepts?

Digitalisation makes work easier in countless areas. Modern digital technologies are now indispensable in transport planning as in other areas. We also use them at Rapp when creating mobility concepts.

For example, we use digital simulation tools to predict the impact of planned measures on road traffic, considering all the variables and identifying potential weak points. This makes it much easier to implement projects which will not require subsequent adjustments.

Digital technologies in the transport systems can also be used to improve the traffic flow in cities. Parking guidance systems, for example, show drivers what direction to take in order to find free parking spaces, thereby eliminating the traffic caused by searching.

Public transport is another area in which digital technologies are important. New solutions in this area are new ticketing systems (e.g. direct to credit card) and the combination of services with other modes of transport (multimodal), as well as the emergence of new business models (e.g. Mobility as a Service).

Digital technologies are playing an increasingly important role even for cyclists, in the area of sharing. Many cities now offer the option of renting bikes and e-bikes by the hour. The bikes can be picked up and dropped off at locations throughout the city.

Transport telematics is another field in which Rapp has a great deal of expertise. Digital solutions are also used here, for example in the electronic collection of fees to finance the road infrastructure. Monitoring compliance with legal regulations is also part of this field.

We keep track of the rapid developments in the digital sector at all times. This makes us your competent consultant, supporting you from planning to implementation.

Would you like to find out more about our services in the area of mobility concepts? In that case, please contact us. Write us an e-mail or give us a call to discover all the ins and outs of transport planning.
 

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