Patrick Rérat

Les livres Le tournant vélo / Velowende dans les médias 200 Magazine; Einsichten; Allez savoir! Intéressé-es par le livre? 🇫🇷 www.alphil.com/livres/1491-... 🇩🇪 ruefferundrub.ch/buecher/zeit...

🚲 Bike parking is key ➡️ 🚘 more likely to find a free parking space than cyclists an appropriate one doi.org/10.32866/001... ➡️ Low quality residential parking for e-bikes doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... 2 articles present our findings ➡️ Velojournal shorturl.at/VzRaX ➡️ Forum Velostationen shorturl.at/ngXEv

Professor Martine Rebetez's farewell lecture yesterday at Université de Neuchâtel A magnificent lecture where she traced the history of research on climate change, trends, challenges, disinformation campaigns and ways to change course.

Join us for our 1st on the series on Regional cycle networks Signe Helledi (Capital Region of Denmark) Cycle Superhighway Collaboration in the Capital Region of Denmark THU 24 SEP I 12–13:00 CEST (UTC+2) Organised by OUVEMA @unil.bsky.social @uniltransition.bsky.social www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho...

The geography of opposition to motorway Swiss voters rejected to expand 6 motorway sections ➡️Cities voted no, other municipalities were divided ➡️Vote reflected🇨🇭traditional left-right political divide ➡️Municipalities close to the projects often voted no but less than expected doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...

🌍 Vernissage du Géo-Regards 18 "Les Globetrotters et la Suisse" édité par Raphaël Pieroni et Fabio Rossinelli 🌏 Partez sur les traces des premiers globetrotteurs au XIXème siècle et sur les formes actuelles de ces voyages: www.alphil.com/6-geo-regards

Join us for our 1st on the series on Regional cycle networks Signe Helledi (Capital Region of Denmark) Cycle Superhighway Collaboration in the Capital Region of Denmark THU 24 SEP I 12–13:00 CEST (UTC+2) Organised by OUVEMA @unil.bsky.social @uniltransition.bsky.social www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho...

🚲 New OUVEMA webinar series “Regional cycle networks to connect (sub)urban areas” How to design express cycle networks and high-service-level cycling infrastructure to enable comfortable travel at a regional level From 12 to 13 (Swiss time). All welcome Registration www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho...

📢 New paper: Beyond the commute: teleworking, mobility patterns and CO₂ emissions in Switzerland Using data from a survey of 5000 workers, we show that teleworking doesn't automatically lead to lower emissions. Its impact depends on both teleworking frequency and experience doi.org/10.1038/s443...

🧒 Today in 🇫🇷 , children begin travelling independently at an average age of 11.6 years, compared with 10.6 years for their parents at the same age! Giving young people back the freedom to travel actively and independently is crucial infos.ademe.fr/mobilite-tra...

🔌🚲 Sparse residential parking stunting e-bike growth potential, says study Our paper featured in Cycling Electric! www.cyclingelectric.com/news/e-bike-...

Some see a whale, I see sharrows in a round-about 😉 Are you aware of studies addressing the effects of such painting? In Switzerland cyclists are advised to riddle in the middle of round abouts. And yes, there is a stuffed whale transported to a new museum in Fribourg/Freiburg

🚲 Cycling continues to gain momentum in 🇨🇭 ! Compared to 2024, the number of cyclists counted increased by 9% 📈 Urban areas: +9% vs. 2024 and an impressive +89% since 2010 📈 Rural areas: +8% vs. 2024 and +41% since 2010 www.astra.admin.ch/fr/publicati...

⁉️ Does Teleworking Support the 15-Minute City? Based on data from 5,100 Swiss workers and 30 interviews, we show that telework can strengthen local lifestyles, but also enable long-distance commuting and multilocal living. Proximity and hypermobility can coexist. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

🚲 Residential bike parking remains an overlooked barrier to cycling Our study finds that many e-bike owners lack secure, sheltered and accessible parking at home. We also argue that surveys need better measures of bicycle parking quality to support evidence-based policy doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...

@patrickrerat.bsky.social, @uwyss.bsky.social, Michael Liebi, and @christinelehmann.bsky.social: “We are convinced: The bicycle is an important part of the solution to our transport problems. Yet we also know that a genuine mobility shift requires changing habits and a new perspective on the city.”

Pourquoi le vélo a-t-il encore du mal à trouver sa place en Suisse romande? Interview de Patrick Rérat, géographe, directeur de l'observatoire du vélo et des mobilités actives à l'université de Lausanne et co-auteur du livre "Le tournant vélo". www.rts.ch/audio-podcas...

📢 New paper in PLOS Climate! Does teleworking really reduce CO₂ emissions? Based on a survey of 1000 teleworkers, we show that while teleworking reduces emissions linked to commuting, part of these gains can be offset by increased housing space requirements and ICT use doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Does remote working reduce carbon emissions? It depends on how you do it. New research by Jana Z‘Rotz, Timo Ohnmacht and @patrickrerat.bsky.social 👇 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Did you know that in Thun 🇨🇭you can ride your bike to a surf session in the Alps? 🚴‍♂️🏄‍♂️⛰️ Just hop on your bike, follow cycling paths, and arrive at a standing river wave in the heart of the city and surrounded by mountains.

On Saturday I was invited by @pro-velo.ch to speak about motonormativity! Time to change the way we think about mobility...

‼️ Safe, efficient, and attractive cycling routes are essential to encourage more people to ride But how do we overcome motorised traffic and topography? Here are a solutions from Fribourg 🇨🇭 🚲 Underpass 🚲 Junction as a shared space 🚲 Giving priority to cyclists 🚲 Cycle lane under a railway bridge

Why do teleworkers live farther from their workplace than non-teleworkers? New paper in Transportation with E Ravalet and B Motte-Baumvol doi.org/10.1007/s111...

🚶‍♀️ 2nd day of the jury for the pedestrian facilities award by Pedestrian Mobility Switzerland. We finalized the ranking among many high quality projects that encourage walking, as well as improving public spaces, green spaces, and quality of life in neighbourhoods. Press release in September!

🚲 The Grandfey Bridge connects Fribourg with Düdingen/Guin ➡️ Path under the railway for 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚴 but with steep stairs ➡️ 2 ramps for cyclists are being built as part a cycling network in the urban region of Fribourg Easy access + a safe, direct and connected route + a stunning view ✅ ✅ ✅

📣 Controversial policies: the counterfactual test by Bert van Wee Parking restrictions. Less space for cars. Big debates! The counterfactual test? Imagine the policy is already implemented. Would you really want to go back? 📅 11 June | 🕒 12.00-13.00 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/962b79...

A week of mobility contrasts: 🚲 Paris: bold and inspiring cycling transformation 🌱 Seeland: Switzerland’s agricultural heart Connecting it all: train + folding bike 🚆🚲

Short stay in Paris! 🚲 Jury for Léo Tallandier's Phd on "The diversity of cycling patterns within and between functional urban areas" Congrats! 🚲 Cycle tour with Frédéric Héran to see the projects implemented by the City of Paris: cycle lanes, traffic calming, school streets, greening Impressive!

"The Swiss canton where cars had to be pulled by horses" Graubünden voted 9 times against the authorisation of cars In 1925, in a 10th ballot, 52% lifted the ban. But many car-critical farmers were already up in the mountains with their cattle and unable to vote www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-od...

After 14 years as co-chairs of the Neuchâtel Geographical Society, Valérie Sauter and I have stepped down! 14 years? That’s a tenth of the SNG’s existence, around 90 events & the Géo-Regards journal. Plenty of memories of conferences, visits... Thank you to all who have been part of this adventure!

Interesting data from Basel🇨🇭 ➡️ cycling has increased by 75% in 15 years ➡️ stability for public transport and walking ➡️ decline for cars www.bs.ch/medienmittei...

We're looking for a Research associate on #cycling practices at OUVEMA @unil.bsky.social from August 1st (or date to be agreed upon) 🚲 Analysing a survey of 20,000 bike commuters 🚲 Papers and conferences 🚲 Participating in other cycling research projects career5.successfactors.eu/career?_s.cr...

🚲 Vernissage du livre Le tournant vélo le jeudi 4 juin à Lausanne! Venez échanger autour du vélo et découvrir les autres publications des Editions Alphil Plus d'info sur le livre: www.alphil.com/livres/1491-...

2026 Cycling Cities Award: “Cyclists deliver a harsh verdict on infrastructure deemed inadequate” Burgdorf remains number 1 2nd place: Cham, Köniz, Münsingen and Winterthur. In French-speaking part: Fribourg, Vernier and Meyrin achieved the best results (12th) www.prixvelo.ch/fr/prix-velo...

🚲 Today was a good (cycling) day! 🚲 Visit of Bern with my master's students (bike station, junctions, cycle streets, etc.). 🚲 I then cycled 60 km back home. I even reached the top 3 of the bike-to-work scheme at the University of Lausanne that started today. Won't be able to keep this pace 🥵

📣 Conférence "Le tournant vélo" le 7 mai à La Chaux-de Fonds 🚲 J'y présenterai les enjeux, tendances et conditions d'un #tournantvelo en Suisse. Ouvert à toute personne intéressée. 🙏 Merci à l'ATE section Neuchâtel pour son invitation. www.ate.ch/sections/neu... #OUVEMA

❓How Brussels implemented traffic calming measures? 📆 Join us on 30 April at 12.00 (Swiss time) for a webinar by Fanny Mertz www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho... Organized by OUVEMA @unil.bsky.social

🚲 7ème jour du #CASVelo 🚲 Visite à Berne qui a lancé l'Offensive vélo et qui est passé de 11% à 19% de déplacements à vélo en 10 ans! Après une présentation de la stratégie vélo de Berne, plusieurs visites de terrains Inscriptions pour 2027 www.formation-continue-unil-epfl.ch/formation/st...

📣 Join us on Thu 24 for a webinar on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods by Jamie Furlong ➡️ 113 LTNs were implemented across Greater London, with 26 later removed ➡️ What are their impacts (road traffic injuries, active travel, air pollution, on surrounding roads) All welcome www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho...

In Zurich for the jury of "Flâneur d'Or" organized by Pedestrian Mobility Switzerland ➡️ 82 entries! A lot of work 😉 But shows a growing will to design walkable environments 👍 flaneurdor.ch Picture next to Zurich station. Not an entry but a good example of a new attractive place to stay!

🔎 Les biais dans la couverture médiatique des collisions voiture–vélo Analyse de 204 articles publiés dans les médias romands entre 2020 et 2024 📌 Constat: les articles tendent à minimiser la responsabilité des automobilistes par le choix des titres et des formulations. www.rts.ch/info/societe...

🚲 6ème journée du CAS Stratégies de promotion du vélo ‼️ 97% des🇨🇭 vivent <5 km d'une gare ➡️ V Lurkin & D Moinse (UNIL): potentiel intermodalité 🚲 🚉 🚃 4 intervenant-es ➡️ M Métrailler (Pro Velo) ➡️ G Ardant (Bird) ➡️ A Deschamps (CFF) ➡️ D Reck (TPG) www.formation-continue-unil-epfl.ch/formation/st...

🙏 Un grand merci à PRO VELO Magazine pour la belle mise en lumière du livre "Le tournant vélo. La bicyclette pour changer la ville" 🚲 Ce livre vise à ➡️ Comprendre le système actuel ➡️ Identifier les opportunités ➡️ Passer à l’action avec 10 principes de mise en œuvre www.alphil.com/livres/1491-...

Lowering speed limits to 30 km/h can transform streets making them safer, calmer, and more livable. Yet these policies spark debate. This Thursday, #OUVEMA is delighted to welcome Valentina Orioli for a webinar on the case of Bologna at 12:00 (Swiss time) 👉 Register at www.unil.ch/ouvema/fr/ho...