Eva Heinen has been Professor of Transportation and Mobility Planning in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich since July 2024. Her interdisciplinary research looks at mobility and transportation at the intersection of sustainable development, spatial planning and health. We asked her what currently drives her in research and teaching.

Can we meet the challenges of limited space and a growing population while reducing CO2 emissions by redesigning our city streets? The E-Bike City project at ETH Zurich’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering says "yes". Through new research and visualisations, the researchers show that prioritising shared mobility, green spaces and bike-friendly streets improves quality of life, reduces emissions and dependency on cars – all in a cost-effective way.