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The holidays are just around the corner: a time to pause, take a deep breath and celebrate the joint successes of the year. PLANUM would like to take this opportunity to say thank you – for your trust, your support and the partnerships we have forged this year.

Our “Christmas tree” is decorated with the projects that we have realized together this year. Each of these projects stands for movement, progress and interdisciplinary collaboration. Because it is precisely at this time of year that we realize that it is not the things that count, but the people we are on the road with and the steps we take together.
With this in mind, we wish our clients, partners and friends happy holidays and a blessed new year 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you again from January 7, 2025!

We wish our clients, partners and friends Happy Holidays and a blessed New Year 2025.

Našim klijentima, partnerima i prijateljima želimo sretne praznike i blagoslovljenu Novu 2025. godinu.

Życzymy naszym klientom, partnerom i przyjaciołom Wesołych Świąt i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku 2025.

Your PLANUM Team

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As part of a traffic study for the municipality of Braunau am Inn, the Raitfeldstraße – Erlachweg junction was redesigned by PLANUM. With the support of the Province of Upper Austria and the Braunau am Inn traffic and planning committee, a mini-roundabout variant was developed.
In addition to smaller traffic circles, mini-roundabouts have also been increasingly used in other European countries in recent years, starting in Great Britain. The construction costs and the space required for such systems are low: the outer diameter is less than 26 meters. However, in order to ensure full accessibility for all permitted vehicles on the road, the central island is designed in such a way that heavy vehicles can at least drive over it slowly without any problems.

The mini-roundabout has now been successfully in operation for over a year and has been well received by road users.

Queries:
Ing. Almir Mujanic, mujanic@planum.eu
Anna-Sophie Klamminger, Msc, klamminger@planum.eu

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The FFG project SMAC “Sustainable Mobilityfor Airport Connectivity” addresses the current challenges in the pre- and post-carriage of airport transportation. This is currently dominated by motorized private transport, which results in congestion and considerable environmental pollution due to emissions.

Our research team specifically analyzes the pre- and post-carriage of long-haul flights with the aim of developing environmentally friendly and demand-oriented transport solutions. The possibility of shifting from motorized private transport to public transport or other innovative transport solutions is also being investigated.
In addition, we conduct a comprehensive survey to ascertain the travel experiences, needs and transport behavior of airport passengers. This valuable data serves as the basis for the development of new concepts and services designed to make the pre- and post-carriage by public transport more attractive. With the help of a simulation and evaluation of the proposed measures, a quick assessment tool is being developed to support and optimize decision-making in the planning phase.

Thanks to the sound data basis from the predecessor project “Airbility”, the launch of “SMAC” in October went smoothly.

We are looking forward to the exciting cooperation with
Austrian Institut of Technology GmbH (AIT),
FH Joanneum,
BRIMATECH Services Gmbh
and are taking over the consortium leadership in this project.

Our project page on LinkedIn provides information on the current project status and can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.linkedin.com
Queries: Dipl.-Ing. Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu

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Last week we successfully completed the FFG project KASSA.AST.

This research project was dedicated to cooperative automated shared servicesat highwayjunctions. The focus was on the mobility node between the high-level highway network and the urban or rural multimodal fine distribution. As part of this project, PLANUM designed a traffic concept for a multimodal hub. Sustainable and automated mobility and sharing services are strengthened and an attractive design concept makes it easier to switch from cars to environmentally friendly means of transport.

Thank you for the successful cooperation with Verkehrsverbund Kärnten (VKG), the City of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt Mobil (KMG), the State of Carinthia, JOANNEUM RESEARCH (JR), ALP.Lab, Tech Meets Legal, AIT and SURAAA. We look forward to continuing these partnerships in future projects.

Queries: Konstantin Mizera, mizera@planum.eu

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The Austrian fiber optic infrastructure company öGIG provides large areas of Austria with state-of-the-art infrastructure for fast and reliable broadband Internet access by building fiber optic networks, particularly in rural and suburban regions. In Styria, this is being done in cooperation with PLANUM, and cooperation is also planned in Burgenland and Carinthia.

The ground-breaking ceremony with the district head of St. Peter, ÖGIG and MSM will take place on 18.10.2024. öFIBER stands for reliable and high-performance Internet, which will be made possible with PLANUM in various locations. (see illustration)

Queries:
Ing. Almir Mujanic, mujanic@planum.eu

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The planning of a cross-municipal cycling concept for the GU6 municipalities began in May 2021. Since then, workshops have been held and the final concept has been developed intensively with the municipalities of Feldkirchen bei Graz, Karlsdorf, Werndorf, Wundschuh, Premstätten and Seierberg-Pirka.

Following the decision in principle in August 2024, the Styrian state government released the funds for implementation. Around 13 million euros are to be invested by 2026 to improve everyday cycling, and the first steps towards implementation have already been taken. PLANUM is working together with the market town of Feldkirchen bei Graz on the cycle paths agreed in the concept.

In addition to the structural measures, further investment is also being made in the guidance system, cycle parking facilities and awareness-raising.

The planned cycle routes and the locations of new cycle parking facilities are shown in the general overview.

Queries:

Dipl.- Ing. Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu

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The Gleisdorf to Weiz link is already largely designated as a highway. However, a corresponding network of accompanying paths for non-motorized traffic is still lacking. PLANUM demonstrates the technical feasibility of the accompanying route network. The various framework conditions are also taken into account. These include the future residential and commercial development south of the B64. The accompanying road will be built with a cross-section width of 5.75 m and designed for a traffic speed of 50 km/h during the day and 30 km/h at night. A 2 m wide sidewalk will also be built parallel to it.

Queries:
Ing. Almir Mujanic, mujanic@planum.eu

The collage is based on a screenshot from GoogleMaps 2024

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In September 2024, the state of Carinthia published the action guideline:
“Flexible mobility in urban and rural areas: a micro-public transport strategy for everyone who wants to get around Carinthia sustainably”.
The strategy deals with demand-oriented transport and multimodal mobility. In view of the current challenges, the mobility turnaround is essential. This strategy provides a guideline for action that enables rapid and uncomplicated implementation.

The use of demand-oriented and flexible micro-public transport solutions significantly improves mobility services in rural areas. Dependence on private cars is reduced.

The basics and framework conditions of micro-public transport are presented in order to then provide a well-founded guideline for action with strategies, objectives and measures.

Further information can be found here:
https://www.bedarfsverkehr.at/content/Hauptseite


This strategy was developed by Dr. Albert Kreiner, Dipl.Ing. Hans Schuschnig, Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Putzl and Timotheus Zankl, MSc.
PLANUM was responsible for the technical support and revision: DI Dr. Kurt Fallast and Anna-Sophie Klamminger, Msc.

For queries: klamminger@planum.eu; fallast@planum.eu

PLANUM is currently continuing its research into micro public transport systems in our recently launched “INKOMOB” research project. The project “Inter-municipal cooperationto promote sustainable mobility patterns aims to strengthen climate-friendly mobility beyond municipal boundaries. More information will soon be available on our website.

The collage is based on a picture by Roman Kraft

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After a challenging but nevertheless very positive first half of the year, we are all the more pleased that the third quarter of our heartfelt project “CAFT 24 – roadside transalpine freight transport survey”, which we are carrying out on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, has been an even greater success!

Despite one of the hottest summers on record, our exceptionally motivated and heat-resistant surveyors were able to complete the required number of interviews at all 17 survey cross-sections between Vorarlberg and Burgenland in record time. Thanks to this very large and widely distributed sample, which covers freeway border crossings at only 130 meters above sea level and Alpine passes at 1600 meters above sea level, PLANUM was able to collect valuable qualitative and quantitative data on (transit) traffic on Austria’s roads.

To celebrate a successful six months, we met up all over Austria and were able to enjoy a wonderful time together off the road.

Many thanks to all those involved, who have already entered the 4th and final round with unchanged commitment!

Queries:
Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu
Julian Kundegraber, kundegraber@planum.eu

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Last week, PLANUM, represented by our Vienna office manager Julian Kundegraber, had the pleasure of holding a stimulating and in-depth discussion with the MBA Sustainable Mobility Management program at TU Berlin about transalpine freight transport in Austria.

 

During this event, the prospective mobility managers not only gained valuable insights into the process and challenges of data collection from a project organization perspective, but were also able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex structures of European freight transport. Particularly impressive was the detailed discussion of the areas of tension in transport policy at EU level, which once again emphasized the importance of a well-founded and precise data basis.

 

The discussion also highlighted the critical role of sustainable mobility strategies, particularly in the context of the European Green Deal. This aims to make the transport infrastructure in Europe more environmentally friendly and efficient and thus make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. The participants were encouraged to think about innovative solutions that are both ecologically and economically sustainable.

 

In addition to the technical depth, the event was characterized by a high level of interactivity. The participants contributed their own perspectives and experiences, which led to a lively and constructive discussion. Topics such as the promotion of rail freight transport, the optimization of logistics processes and the integration of new technologies were discussed in depth.

 

Another highlight was the examination of the current political framework and its influence on the development of freight transport. The discussions made it clear how important it is to base political decisions on solid data and sound analyses in order to develop sustainable solutions in the long term.

This exchange showed once again that cooperation between educational institutions and practitioners is invaluable. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience creates a fertile basis for innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.

 

PLANUM would like to thank all participants and partners for the inspiring discussions and looks forward to further fruitful collaborations in the future. Together, we are committed to developing sustainable and future-oriented solutions in the field of European freight transport.

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