Published urban guided transport studies
Study of designs and accident scenarios involving a tram and road vehicle
This study addresses designs and accidents linked to turning movements of road vehicles in conjunction with trams. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Tramway platform lighting: feedback and recommendations
STRMTG and CEREMA looked into the issue of tramway platform lighting in a report titled “Tramway platform lighting - feedback and recommendations”. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Study of 10 accident-prone intersections on tramway networks in France
The aim of the study is to identify the design and operational problems that may arise at these accident-prone intersections, from the perspective of the various users concerned, since the STRMTG only has the tram point of view. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Influence of jerk on balance recovery
The aim of this study is to understand the influence of jerk (time derivative of acceleration) on people’s balance, and the suitability of the requirements of standard NF EN 13 452-1 “Braking systems for urban and suburban public transport”. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Legal study on the scope of responsibilities of road managers
Decree 2017-440 published on 30 March 2017 on the safety of guided public transport systems (STPG) marks the institution of a new player: the road manager. In 2019, STRMTG therefore launched a study to define the notion of road manager. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Bicycle/tram interactions in French networks
The general aim of this study is to better define and qualify the challenges of bicycle/tram “cohabitation” and to identify ways of improving these interactions, to be defined in consultation with the various partners. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
9 October 2023
Pedestrian crossings traversing or alongside tramway tracks and pedestrian behaviour
What impact does this increase in complexity have on pedestrians in terms of accidents and behaviour? This issue has not been studied much in France, despite the fact that results from other countries show its importance.
11 October 2023
Study on reference fires in urban guided transport tunnels
Together with CETU and IFSTTAR, STRMTG led the study of reference fires on rolling stock in urban guided transport tunnels. This study confirms the relevance of current regulatory and normative standards, excluding sources outside the system. Find out more about this study (redirection to the STRMTG website in French).
11 October 2023