Transportation Center

EPFL Transportation Center acts as the interface between EPFL and the outside world for all topics related to transport and mobility of people and goods.

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Build a research project

The Transportation Centre will help you to carry out a research or study thanks to the unique skills and expertise of EPFL scientists.

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Bringing professionals together

We can organise a conference or seminar with experts on a theme related to transport and mobility.

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Train your teams

We offer tailor-made training with our experts, to keep your knowledge up to date in rapidly evolving fields.

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© 2021 EPFL Swiss Solar Boat, baptisé "Dahu"

Swiss Solar Boat competes with a revolutionary design

Education

The Swiss Solar Boat is the first solar-powered boat designed entirely by EPFL students. Modeled after a Polynesian canoe, it will compete in the upcoming Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge and, for the first time, have a pilot on bord.

LASUR conducted similar surveys in 1994 and 2011, and then – as now – Bern proved to be a model city. ©istock

Which type of transportation user are you?

Research

Sociologists at EPFL conducted a survey of the factors that prompt people to select one form of transportation over another, and then compared the results from cities across Switzerland.

The 3D detector can be set up to 40 meters away. © Alain herzog / EPFL 2021

3D detectors measure social distancing to help fight Covid-19

Research

A team of EPFL researchers has repurposed an algorithm they initially developed for self-driving cars to help people comply with social distancing requirements. Their program, which works with a camera, can detect whether individuals are maintaining the right distance to prevent infection – without collecting any personal data. It could be useful for public transport systems, in shops and restaurants, and even in factories.

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TRACE is an interdisciplinary centre under the EPFL Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (VPA).

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