Albert Koechlin Foundation supports another three mobility projects
Lucerne - The Albert Koechlin Foundation is supporting three more mobility projects with its real-world laboratory program. Two projects from the municipal associations Lucerne South and Sursee Plus as well as the Re-Bike Challenge will receive total funding of 110,500 Swiss francs.
The Albert Koechlin Foundation has been promoting sustainable mobility solutions in Central Switzerland bi-anually since 2022 with its Smart Travel in the Real-World laboratory project. According to a statement, another three projects have now been selected in the eighth call for proposals. They will receive a total of 110,500 Swiss francs in funding. The selected projects are “Walking instead of driving – Lucerne South real-world laboratory”, Luzernmobil Challenge 2026+, and the Re-Bike Challenge.
Lucerne South municipal association’s project on walking not driving has been awarded 60,000 Swiss francs in funding. The aim of the project is to motivate residents to walk more often instead of driving for everyday journeys. It will use artificial intelligence-based analyses as well as drone analyses and surveys to better understand the behavior of pedestrians and then implement appropriate measures and campaigns.
The Luzernmobil Challenge 2026+, an initiative launched by six municipalities belonging to the Sursee Plus municipal association, is receiving 35,000 Swiss francs in funding. Its aim is to raise awareness of sustainable mobility and generate lasting change in the mobility habits of the local population, schools, and businesses. Over a specified period, the goal is to encourage as many people as possible to use public transport, bicycles and sharing services, or to go on foot and leave their cars at home.
The Re-Bike Challenge was conceived by Stefan Marti and has been allocated 15,000 Swiss francs. The aim of Marti’s initiative is to bring rental bikes back to underserved areas, contributing to improved bike distribution. Rewards and suggestions are also designed to encourage people to walk or jog back afterwards.
he next real-world laboratory call for proposals will remain open until April 2026. Projects from the cantons of Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, and Uri will be considered.
