The Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute (BASt)
The Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute (BASt) is a leading research organization in Germany, dedicated to advancing transport infrastructure and road safety. BASt plays a vital role in BEPROACT by addressing the critical issues faced by the federal trunk road network, including aging infrastructure, increased traffic, and maintenance backlogs. These challenges affect the functionality and availability of essential transport assets such as bridges and tunnels. BAST focuses on forward-looking infrastructure management, utilizing early detection techniques to identify structural changes and initiate appropriate measures. By emphasizing lifecycle management, BAST ensures that infrastructure is maintained proactively and efficiently.
In addition, BAST is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions through digital methods, which hold significant potential for improving maintenance, upgrading, and new construction efforts. Their work includes advanced condition surveys and the development of precise forecasting models to predict future infrastructure needs. Through BEPROACT, BAST applies predictive infrastructure management strategies to optimize road asset planning, reduce disruptions, and improve the long-term availability and sustainability of transport networks across North-West Europe.
