the smart way of cycling
a sustainable, high-tech construction system for building efficient and safe bike highways
Current Impressions
urb-x - at a Glance
urb-x raises traffic into the skies. The patent-pending bike highway allows stress-free gliding above the rest of traffic. With two lanes in each direction and no intersections, it is safer than any other bike lane and so much faster!
Sustainability paired with cutting-edge technology. The bike highway is a modular construction that uses local timber. Each individual module is intelligent and communicates with the complete system - modern control systems at the complete service of its users.
Thanks to prefabricated modules, the urb-x bike highways can be constructed quickly and cost-effectively. A flexible structure of pillars, supporting elements and roadway modules enable the construction of almost any route over a range of terrain. In that way, existing thoroughfares - whether road or rail - can be utilised more effectively.
Unbundling - Cycling in the Third Dimension
Bikes and e-bikes are booming
Cyclists are increasingly falling victim to accidents
A shortage of space leads to conflicts - this delays the expansion of cycling infrastructure
Unbundling in the third dimension. It allows the dual use of scarce space and allows traffic to flow smoothly through intersection-free traffic management
Of all modes of transport, cycle traffic is the easiest and cheapest to transfer to higher ground. In the case of both motorised transport and rail systems, a transfer to higher terrain is 20 to 40 times more expensive and is subject to considerable acceptance problems
Key Functions of the urb-x System
An urb-x route offers a capacity of up to 4,000 bikes per hour and direction. The bike becomes a credible form of commuting for distances of up to 20km
Defined on- and off-ramps, as well as two lanes per direction allow for fluid, fast and much safer bike traffic
A highly developed management system and integrated sensors enable modern and sustainable traffic management
The modular light-weight construction system enables a fast and economical realisation of bike highway routes
The urb-x system is energy-positive and largely made from local, renewable raw materials. Agglomerations with an urb-x grid document their commitment to sustainability
Multiple Benefits
Benefits for cyclists and other road users
Reaching destinations faster and more safely
Increased cycling range
Better flow of traffic/ less congestion
Benefits for the city
Economic realisation
Visible contribution to sustainability
15-minute city becomes reality
Less potential for conflict between different modes of transport
Benefits for the environment
Significant CO2 savings in construction
Energy positive
Potential to switch to eco-friendly modes of transport
Benefits for health
Less accidents per km
More physical activity for the population, reduced stress levels
urb-x - a Dynamic Start-Up
The urb-x building system offers a real solution to three central challenges of our time:
Living, working and leisure merge - the 15-minute city
Sustainable mobility - a necessity for all cities
High priority for health and safety
The urb-x building system is patent pending worldwide
Strong partnerships with Häring AG ( timber construction system), Conica AG (special surfacing) and IWB (photovoltaics)
Interdisciplinary team of passionate ETH engineers and experienced managers
urb-x in the media
