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Verkehr ’45: Wo der Bundesrat ausbauen will. Verkehr ’45 : où le Conseil fédéral souhaite développer les infrastructures. Verkehr ’45 : où le Conseil fédéral souhaite développer les infrastructures.

A closer look at the public transport fare round

Even 3.6 per cent remains a hefty public transport price increase

The Price Supervisor wrung a lower fare increase out of the public transport industry, and that deserves recognition. Prices nevertheless rise far faster than inflation. From December, the GA 2nd class costs more than 4,000 francs for the first time. The real cause, however, lies not with the industry but in the Federal Palace.
Zwischen wirksamem Personenschutz und dem Schutz der Grundrechte: Warum beim Aktionsplan Sicherheit im öV nicht das Ob, sondern die richtige Normstufe und die Verhältnismässigkeit jedes einzelnen Mittels über die Balance entscheiden.

Action Plan for Public Transportation Safety

A Balancing Act Between Protection and Fundamental Rights

A Taser on the train, a real-time camera, a privately operated police force: The new action plan for greater safety in public transportation promises protection. But at the same time, it raises the question of how much infringement on our freedom we are willing to accept in exchange—as our author Michael Gehrken argues.
Die Stauzahlen des ASTRA sind unbestritten, ihre politische Deutung ist es nicht. Switzerland’s traffic congestion figures are undisputed, but their political interpretation is not. Les chiffres de l’OFROU concernant les embouteillages sont incontestés, mais leur interprétation politique ne l’est pas.

How Binding Is the Voters’ “No” Vote?

Highway Expansion Remains Legally Possible

The 2025 Traffic Flow Report provides indisputable figures, yet political interpretations of it are at odds. While the road lobby concludes that expansion is necessary, the VCS insists on the voters’ “no” vote in 2024. A legal assessment.
Klima-Kontrolleure für die Mobilität? Climate regulators for mobility? Des contrôleurs climatiques pour la mobilité ?

Climate inspectors

Mobility doesn’t need a watchdog agency

So now we have climate inspectors. The Council of Europe recommends them, and Greenpeace is cheering. But for the transportation sector, this is the wrong approach. Switzerland doesn’t need yet another agency keeping a close eye on mobility—that’s the view of our author Michael Gehrken.
Bundesrat will weiter Fördergeld für die Bahn. The Federal Council wants to continue providing subsidies for rail. Le Conseil fédéral souhaite maintenir les subventions en faveur du rail.

Rail Freight Transport

The Federal Government Is Buying Time for the Shift to Rail

It’s a familiar pattern. The federal government misses its modal shift target and responds with money rather than courage. Extending the subsidy program through 2035 is therefore the right move, but it doesn’t go far enough.
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The dangers of using mobile phones whilst driving

A game of life… or with life!

Using a mobile phone whilst driving remains a serious safety issue on the roads. Recent ADAC data, using Germany as an example, shows that millions of road users reach for their smartphones whilst driving. The consequences range from fines to serious accidents. That is why support for the use of mobile phone speed cameras is growing.
Alfa Romeo auf Wachstumskurs dank Junior. Alfa Romeo on a growth trajectory thanks to the Junior. Alfa Romeo sur la voie de la croissance grâce à la Junior.

Alfa Romeo on the Rise

Can Alfa Romeo Make the Leap to “Fastlane 2030”?

Alfa Romeo is making a comeback. The brand has grown significantly in 2025 and is setting the course for the future with “Fastlane 2030.” But is the plan enough to ensure its long-term success in the premium segment? An assessment of its strengths, weaknesses, and market opportunities.
Der Schweizer ÖV ist europaweit Spitze. Swiss public transport is the best in Europe. Les transports publics suisses sont les meilleurs d'Europe.

Public Transportation Needs the Road

Swiss public transportation is top-notch — and relies on the road

Public transportation in Switzerland is a model of success. Nevertheless, this is no free pass for the unlimited expansion of public transportation at the expense of road infrastructure—according to our author Michael Gehrken.
SBB haben die Zeichen der Zeit erkannt.

Single wagonload transport

SBB Cargo is taking a big gamble — and risking a lot

SBB is radically scaling back its single wagonload transport operations: from 280 to 50 service points. This is painful, as eleven locations will lose their staff. Nevertheless, the plan is convincing because it preserves 98 percent of the volume, according to our author Michael Gehrken.
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