roads
'Distracted' drivers kill or seriously injure three people every day
Three people are killed or seriously injured on Swiss roads every day with inattentive drivers the leading cause.
A petrolhead's guide to driving Swiss mountain roads
The Local recently asked its readers why they love living in Switzerland. My answer? Because it's paradise for petrolheads, writes contributor Ross Bennie.
Geneva gives thumbs up to lake crossing
A bridge over Lake Geneva could become a reality after residents of the largest town on the lake accepted the idea in a referendum on Sunday.
Geneva to vote on building bridge over lake
Should Geneva build a crossing over Lac Léman? Residents of the francophone city will finally get their say on the long-standing question in a referendum on June 5th.
Bern launches bid to double Gotthard tunnel
The federal government is backing a 2.8-billion-franc proposal to build a second tube for the Gotthard road tunnel under the Alps before renovating the existing facility, which opened in 1980.
Thousands drive without permit in Switzerland
Some 3,500 drivers in Switzerland are behind the wheel without a permit, according to statistics from the federal highways office (ASTRA).
Minister eyes fuel price hike to pay for roads
Transport Minister Doris Leuthard has outlined plans for a new road fund to ease congestion in Switzerland.
Swiss to hike road sticker price by 150%
For the first time in 17 years, the Swiss parliament has decided to raise the price for the mandatory annual sticker - or vignette - that allows motorists access to the nation's motorways.