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Anonyme Fahrausweise müssen bis Ende 2028 spontan erhältlich sein.

Ticket sales in public transport under pressure

FOT requires anonymous and non-digital travel on public transport

The Federal Office of Transport is clarifying the rules for ticket sales in public transport. Anonymous tickets should be available spontaneously from the end of 2028, while validators and ticket machines bridge the transition period. At the same time, the authority demands fair solutions for travellers without a smartphone and threatens supervisory rulings.
Geotab

Freight Efficiency in European Cities

The Cost of Gridlock

Geotab’s European City Freight Efficiency Index reveals significant differences in urban freight transport. Berlin takes the top spot, whilst Madrid brings up the rear. Predictable traffic flows, low idle times and smart infrastructure are crucial for efficient logistics.
Der Bahnhofplatz Olten soll als Aggloprogramm vom Projekt '45 profitieren. Olten Station Square is set to benefit from the “’45” project as part of the Agglomeration Program. La place de la gare d’Olten devrait bénéficier du projet « ’45 » dans le cadre du programme d’agglomération.

Agglomeration Programs Move into the Next Phase

Agglomeration Transportation: 1.68 Billion for 40 Agglomerations

With “Transport ’45,” the Federal Council also aims to further strengthen cities. The fifth generation of agglomeration programs is planned. A total of 1.68 billion Swiss francs is set to be allocated to 40 agglomerations for trams, bridges, and electric buses.
Diese Strassenprojekte verfolgt der Bund nicht weiter. The Federal Government Is No Longer Pursuing These Road Projects. La Confédération renonce à ces projets routiers.

16 Billion Cut

The Federal Government Is No Longer Pursuing These Road Projects

With “Transport ’45,” the federal government is cutting numerous road projects. A total of 31 projects worth approximately 16 billion francs are being scrapped. These include expansion projects that were already rejected in 2023. In their place, the federal government is exploring operational measures. An overview of the consequences.
Sechsspuriger Ausbau Aarau-Ost–Birrfeld. Six-lane expansion of the Aarau-East–Birrfeld section. Élargissement à six voies du tronçon Perly–Bernex près de Genève.

A1 Expansion 2027

Aarau-Ost–Birrfeld and Perly–Bernex will become six-lane highways

With the “Transport ’45” project, the federal government aims to expand the A1 in a targeted manner. Two projects are scheduled for the 2027 expansion phase. Between Aarau-Ost and Birrfeld, the highway will be expanded to six lanes. The Perly–Bernex section near Geneva will also become six-lane. Both projects are intended to eliminate bottlenecks.
Bodycams und andere Massnahmen sollen zu mehr Sicherheit im öffentlichen Verkehr beitragen. Body cameras and other measures are intended to contribute to greater safety on public transportation. Les caméras corporelles et d’autres mesures doivent contribuer à renforcer la sécurité dans les transports publics.

Safety in Public Transportation

Switzerland Launches Action Plan Against Violence in Public Transportation

Incidents of aggression in public transportation are on the rise. As a result, the Federal Office of Transportation (FOT) has convened a roundtable. Government agencies, transportation companies, and social partners are now developing a national action plan. This plan is intended to better protect staff and passengers in the future.
Der Verkehrsflussbericht 2025 des ASTRA weist 68'040 Staustunden aus. The 2025 Traffic Flow Report by ASTRA records 68,040 hours of traffic congestion. Le rapport 2025 de l'OFROU sur la fluidité du trafic fait état de 68 040 heures d'embouteillage.

National Highways

68,040 hours of traffic congestion intensify debate over highway expansion

Switzerland’s national highways recorded 68,040 hours of traffic congestion in 2025, about 20 percent more than the previous year. The road lobby is therefore calling for rapid highway expansion. The VCS opposes additional capacity and points to the 2024 referendum rejection.
Ein Promille der Mehrwertsteuer fliesst in den Bahninfrastrukturfonds zum Bau der Eisenbahn. One-per-thousand of the VAT goes to the Rail Infrastructure Fund for the construction of the railway. Un pour mille de la TVA est versé au Fonds d’infrastructure ferroviaire pour la construction du réseau ferroviaire.

VAT per mille

Why the rail expansion is going to a referendum

The “Transport ’45” rail expansion project hinges on a referendum. This is because it requires an extension of the VAT per mille. This source funds the Rail Infrastructure Fund. It is set to expire in 2030. A constitutional amendment is required for the extension.
© Kögel Trailer GmbH

SOS campaign against unrealistic VECTO targets

Vehicle bodybuilders call for realistic CO₂ targets

The VECTO regulation for trailers poses major challenges for the European trailer industry. With an SOS campaign in Burtenbach, Kögel is calling for realistic CO₂ targets. The company warns of fines, rising prices and job losses.
Eine vom Europarat empfohlene Klimabehörde würde in der Schweiz auch den Verkehr unter die Lupe nehmen. A climate authority recommended by the Council of Europe would also scrutinize the transportation sector in Switzerland. Une autorité climatique recommandée par le Conseil de l'Europe examinerait également de près le secteur des transports en Suisse.

Are Climate Inspectors on the Way?

What a Climate Authority Would Mean for Transportation

The Council of Europe is recommending that Switzerland establish an independent climate authority. It would oversee climate policy, with a focus on transportation and mobility, which account for about one-third of emissions. The Federal Council will make a decision in the fall of 2026.
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