Mobility is an essential factor for social cohesion and economic development, and one which must address multiple and complex challenges: on one hand, changing lifestyles, the well-being and safety of local people, greenhouse gases, climate change, and the protection of resources and biodiversity, and on the other, inclusion of new technologies to facilitate travel and increase efficiency. Our ‘global approach’ work method tackles these challenges in an integrated manner, with participative collaboration with local stakeholders, to conceive the best-fit and most efficient solutions to travel needs. We can thus deliver good, safe and resilient projects that are both cost- and resource-efficient and environmentally friendly. SCE works with you from planning and organisation of travel to design and implementation of transport infrastructure.

Mobility and Transport

Existing societal and environmental issues have led to significant changes in travel behaviours and modes of transport. The integration of these new practices requires a new balance to be found between flexible mobility, sustainability and transport infrastructure optimisation. Everyone's mobility needs must be met whilst integrating all existing and future travel modes into overall transport planning to guarantee efficiency and sustainability. In this regard, we can work with decision-makers from the very earliest stage of transportation projects, applying our global approach to a full scope of transport policy development and planning, at all scales: <ul><li>Public transport</li><li>Active modes of transport and accessibility</li><li>Traffic</li><li>Multimodal travel and new alternatives</li><li>Parking</li></ul>We work with our clients from development to implementation of travel policies: <ul><li>Mobility and travel master planning</li><li>Traffic studies, modelling, simulation, guidelines</li><li>Restructuration of transportation, public transport and cycle networks </li><li>Car park sharing</li><li>Socio-economic assessment of transport</li><li>Project management</li><li>Technical assistance</li></ul>

Traffic and Travel

Ports and airports play a central role in the logistics supply chain of regions. Their terrestrial accessibility is thus of primary concern to both operators and policy makers, as it is key to the competitiveness and economic development of the surrounding area. With extensive expertise in road and rail, transport planning, the environment and ports, SCE can identify your road, rail and multimodal platform infrastructure needs and subsequently deliver the best-fit solutions. We work on a wide range of assignments: <ul><li>Technical assistance and project management</li><li>Diagnostics and expertise </li><li>Traffic studies</li><li>Transport system operation studies</li><li>Transport planning </li><li>Socio-economic studies</li><li>Environmental and regulatory studies</li><li>Design and works supervision</li></ul>

Port and Airport Access

More than ever, rail is emerging as a solution to both the growing demand for transport and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The regeneration, modernisation and development of your network requires a combination of technical rail expertise and a deep understanding of economic, environmental and safety issues. SCE has been deploying a global and cross-cutting approach for over 40 years. From technical assistance, planning, and (pre)-feasibility studies to design and works supervision, we integrate all the necessary expertise for your projects: <ul><li>Railway track (alignment, superstructures, renewal), </li><li>Catenary</li><li>Energy (traction units)</li><li>Platform and earthworks</li><li>Hydraulics and drainage</li><li>Engineering structures and civil engineering</li><li>Telecommunications</li><li>Low voltage systems</li><li>Signalling</li><li>Related networks</li><li>Level crossings</li><li>Operation</li><li>Environment</li><li>Landscape, vegetation management and weed control.</li></ul>We hold several accreditations, such as TSAE and TES (HTI, RSO), and can thus intervene on all kinds of new railway lines and rail rehabilitation projects, both on the national network and branch lines.

Rail Infrastructure

Changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour, particularly the sharp growth in home deliveries, considerably increases the impact of urban logistics on public space and the environment. 
Reducing urban pollution, calming city centres improving quality of life, solutions for the e-commerce boom… Urban logistics is a core urban development challenge of today. The multitude of players and their related interactions requires a global vision of the issues faced by the entire logistics chain – from production to transport – an understanding of all operators, and good knowledge of the geographical area concerned. With our comprehensive knowledge of urban areas, their uses and urban mobility, we provide a global approach to the issues arising from urban logistics, whatever the context, origin or scale: &gt; Parking &gt;Transport of goods &gt;Access control &gt;Multi-modal travel and new alternatives &gt;Organisational and regulatory flow management. We work with local authorities, logistics operators and landowners on: <ul><li>Urban planning </li><li>Site studies </li><li>Traffic studies </li><li>Regulatory diagnostic  assessments</li><li>Guidelines and operational simulations</li><li>Pilot study, experiments and innovation</li><li>Design and works supervision </li><li>Technical assistance.</li></ul>

Urban Logistics

Current societal and environmental changes mean that existing mobility models must be reinvented, through innovative solutions. These must combine technology with practicality, adaptability and sustainability, while focusing on uses and their various forms. Our highly qualified teams of experts work with you on these Smart City challenges: <ul><li>New practices (flexible, individual or shared)</li><li>New technologies (clean energy, autonomous technology...)</li><li>Intelligent transport systems (ITS: ticketing, networks, passenger information, operation...)</li><li>Connected infrastructures (V2X, dynamic flow management, intelligent equipment...)</li><li>Active mobility (PBS, rental, freefloating, etc.)</li><li>MAAS and intelligent intermodality</li><li>Big data</li><li>Urban logistics</li><li>Optimisation of parking and related public space</li></ul>Because our experts are constantly involved in innovation projects, we are always among the first to trial new solutions and actively participate in shaping tomorrow's intelligent mobility solutions. Our teams are built according to your specific requirements and context. They provide a cross-cutting approach to urban infrastructure and urban transport system projects. Services include technical assistance, traffic and parking studies, design and works supervision, feasibility studies and digital expertise.

Alternative Mobility

Bridges connect different routes making them essential links for transport networks and soft mobility, and their durability must be guaranteed.
Each bridge structure is unique and from the earliest stage of design, the right balance must be struck between purpose, engineering, cost, construction phases, aesthetics, environmental integration and sustainability. SCE has strong expertise from design to construction of new structures, but also for inspections or repairs of older structures: <ul><li>Steel, concrete and composite bridge structures</li><li>Hydraulic structures</li><li>Retaining structures</li><li>Bridges, both standard and non-standard</li><li>Viaducts</li><li>Footbridges</li><li>Complex civil engineering structures</li></ul>SCE's bridge structures team works with clients and contractors throughout the entire project: <ul><li>Structural health diagnostic and repairs, expertise in bridge structures</li><li>Technical assistance</li><li>Design and works supervision</li><li>Project management</li><li>Construction design/drawings</li></ul>To respond to ever more complex issues, we combine our civil engineering expertise with our urban planning, landscaping and environmental experience ; we use a global approach to integrate technical, environmental and financial aspects.

Civil Engineering and Bridge Structures

Your road and highway infrastructure projects are central to regional development and must integrate technological developments (smart roads), user safety requirements and all other transport modes that people require. This infrastructure must also be designed to withstand climate change and should follow the principles of green design, preserving resources through a circular economy approach, limiting use of natural or agricultural areas, and protecting biodiversity. SCE works with you on new road developments or upgrading projects for more efficient mobility. Our services range from diagnostic assessment and feasibility studies to design and works supervision: <ul><li>Interurban roads</li><li>Highways and dual carriageways</li><li>Main roads in urban areas</li><li>Crossroads and interchanges</li><li>Service or rest areas, toll stations</li><li>Dedicated public transport or carpooling lanes</li><li>Intelligent systems.</li></ul>To rise to the challenges of changing technology, resilience and resource-efficient design, our teams combine cross-cutting expertise with a global approach to deliver high performance infrastructure.
Our work covers all aspects of road and highway networks: <ul><li>Road layout</li><li>Earthworks, drainage and pavements</li><li>Environmental protection</li><li>Hydraulics</li><li>Engineering structures</li><li>Traffic management and traffic studies</li><li>Signalling, operation and road and highway safety</li></ul>

Roads and Highways

Energy transition is leading us to re-think the public transport offering. Today public transport is part of a multimodal chain which includes active modes, but also car use which cannot be completely excluded. Public space must be adapted to these new behaviours aiming at a better mix of travel modes. Places and facilities must be re-designed for greater well-being, safety, accessibility and comfort. The redevelopment of such infrastructure requires a combination of approaches and expertise, along with a multi-scale vision. This cross-cutting method of working is achieved through a multidisciplinary team committed to participative collaboration. We are driven by our innovation policy to renew methods and implement new and effective solutions, like intelligent transport systems integrated into smart cities, digitally connected infrastructure and equipment, more autonomous vehicles, real-time information, green energy (electric, biogas or hydrogen buses), etc. We combine our expertise in traffic and transport systems engineering with our experience in urban planning and landscape, bridge structures and the environment.
We work with you from preliminary or diagnostic studies to project implementation and monitoring for: <ul><li>Bus network and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)</li><li>Tramway, tram-train</li><li>Autonomous shuttle</li><li>Dedicated public transport and/or carpooling lanes</li><li>Multimodal interchange</li><li>Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)</li><li>Energy supply (electrical substations and recharging systems, hydrogen, Bio-NGV).</li></ul>We also have proven experience in restructuring, modernising and maintaining your networks and equipment.

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Mobility and Transport

Developing a multimodal transport offer to meet societal and environmental challenges