The demands and requirements for road space design, but also the space requirements of the individual modes of transport are currently undergoing a significant change. After years of focusing and orientation towards motor vehicle traffic, there is an increasing demand for a new division of road space. All road users are already considered equally in the planning processes, but especially in the road space division. Cycling and pedestrian traffic, in particular, are increasingly demanding a balance of usage claims. A new arrangement and design of elements such as lanes, side and recreation rooms including parking areas and charging infrastructure for cars, bicycles or even small electric vehicles as well as delivery areas for freight traffic are also sensible in terms of climate protection. Greening and shading not only serve to improve the microclimate, but also increase the quality and attractiveness of public spaces.
But how are traffic flows and the demand for transport changing? Which spatial distribution makes sense in terms of the required capacities? How can shared space or meeting zones be implemented in the built environment? How can the road be redesigned as a living space? We address these and other questions in our research projects.
