1 Preamble
These Terms of Use for the Traffic Data Platform (hereinafter “Terms of Use”) govern the contractual relationship between the Federal Roads Office (hereinafter “FEDRO”) and the user of the Traffic Data Platform (hereinafter “TDP user”). The Traffic Data Platform (hereinafter “TDP”) serves as the national access point for mobility data relating to road traffic. It enables FEDRO to make traffic data available to the public. The TDP enables the reciprocal exchange of data in an electronic and open format. The data accessed may be processed, analysed, published, and supplemented. In this way, FEDRO aims to promote the exchange and availability of traffic data. Data from the TDP is accessible via the “opentransportdata.swiss” platform, operated by SBB on behalf of FEDRO.
2 Purpose
The FEDRO Terms of Use govern the use of the TDP and define the rights and obligations of users. Note: The General Terms and Conditions of Use apply to the use of data integrated into opentransportdata.swiss that are not published by FEDRO.
3 Legal basis
FEDRO operates the TDP pursuant to Article57c of the Road Traffic Act (RTA; SR741.01 (not available in English)). The cantons provide the traffic data necessary to fulfill these tasks.
4 Definitions
In these Terms of Use:
4.1 Data means factual data made available on the TDP. This data is purely technical in nature; anyone may access and use it. As a Swiss platform dedicated to road data, the TDP processes data that may pertain to national, cantonal, or urban roads. Finally, on the VDP, ASTRA provides metadata related to traffic on national highways.
4.2 Standard user means any natural person or legal entity that registers on FEDRO’s TDP or that uses the username and password, regardless of whether they have actual access authorisation. The Terms of Use apply to a standard user’s access to the data provided by the FEDRO on the TDP.
4.3 TDP partner user means any natural or legal person who provides data as part of a reciprocal data exchange. A partner user has specific rights and obligations (see Sections 6.2 and 7.2).
4.4 Public authority TDP user means a federal, cantonal, communal or international authority. Public authority TDP users have specific rights and obligations (see Sections 6.3 and 7.3).
4.5 Use of data means the provision, linking, further processing, making available, retrieval, and exchange of TDP data. Data retrieval is carried out in accordance with the obligations set forth in Article 57c, paragraph 6, of the LCR, depending on the user’s status.
4.6 TDP means the mobility data infrastructure operated by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).
5 Scope of application
5.1 Personal Scope of Application
These Terms of Use apply to natural persons, legal entities and federal, cantonal, and communal authorities that use the TDP, and take effect on the opening of an online account on the TDP website and on the user’s retrieval of data from the TDP.
5.2 Geographical Scope
TDP data consists exclusively of data collected in Switzerland. The use of TDP data is permitted worldwide, subject to compliance with the legislation applicable in Switzerland and these Terms of Use.
6 Rights under the TDP
6.1 Rights of Standard Users
Once registration is complete and after the user has expressly accepted these Terms of Use, FEDRO grants the user access to the TDP. TDP users are then entitled to download TDP data. They have limited access to TDP data. Access to the data is limited to six months. If the user can demonstrate to FEDRO that they need the data for a longer period, FEDRO may authorise an extended period of use.
6.2 Rights of TDP Partner Users
The general terms and conditions in Section 6.1 apply in full to TDP partner users. TDP partner users have extended access to TDP data, which takes effect on signing a data supply agreement between the TDP partner user and FEDRO. If a TDP partner user is unable or no longer willing to make the specified data available, their access to the data is limited to the “TDP standard user” level.
6.3 Rights of public authority TDP users
The general terms and conditions set out in Section 6.1 apply in full to public authority TDP users, without any time limitation. Public authority TDP users are granted extended access to TDP data in the course of performing their duties (see Art. 57c para. 7 RTA). Individuals or organisations acting on behalf of these authorities are also granted extended access rights for the duration of their mandate, under the supervision of these authorities. They are authorised to use the data only within the scope of their mandate.
6.4 Rights of FEDRO
FEDRO has the right to revoke access authorisation with immediate effect for good cause. In the event of a violation of these Terms of Use by the user, FEDRO may immediately terminate access to the data and require that the situation be brought into compliance with the law. If compliance is not restored within the timeframe specified by FEDRO, access to the TDP will be blocked immediately on expiry of the deadline set. In the event of conduct by the contractual partner that constitutes a criminal offence, FEDRO reserves the right to take additional measures (e.g. by filing a criminal complaint or notifying the competent criminal prosecution authorities). FEDRO has the right to modify, delete, or temporarily withhold publication of all or part of the content at any time and without prior notice, in particular to limit the risk of profiling and re-identification of road users by combining data, subject to compliance with the principle of proportionality. Unless otherwise provided by law, data users are not permitted to combine data in a manner that allows for the creation of behavioral profiles or the re-identification of individuals on public roads.
7 Obligations
7.1 Obligations of All Users
Use of the TDP requires prior online registration. The user must complete the required fields fully and truthfully. The user must confirm that they have read and accepted the terms of use before they can create an account and download data. Once accepted, the Terms of Use are binding and may be enforced against TDP users. Users are required to keep their login credentials confidential. They must use the website for its intended purpose and must not attempt to interfere with the proper operation of the site. Users are liable for any loss or damage resulting from a breach of the foregoing obligations. Users agree to use the TDP and TDP data only in accordance with these Terms of Use.
7.2 Obligations of TDP Partner Users
TDP partner users have the same obligations as the users referred to in Section 7.1. TDP partner users must sign a data supply agreement before being granted extended access to TDP data. If they wish to close their account, they must notify the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) by email at the following address: verkehrsdaten-plattform@astra.admin.ch. The account will be closed three months after FEDRO receives this notification.
7.2.1 Reciprocal Data Exchange for Partner Users
The TDP provides for the provision of data as compensation in accordance with Article 57c RTA. This mechanism provides for the reciprocal exchange of data between FEDRO and TDP partner users. The provision of data constitutes the consideration, i.e. the compensation provided for by law, for the data obtained through the TDP.
7.2.2 Data to Be Provided
Partner users must provide data on the following road safety issues, in the event that they collect data on these events:
- temporar slippery road
- animals, people, obstacles, debris on the roadway
- unprotected accident area
- short-term roadworks
- reduced visibility
- wrong-way driver
- unmanaged blockage of a road
- exceptional weather conditions
Partner users who do not have access to the foregoing road safety data may, with the agreement of the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), provide other data or information. This data or information must provide added value to TDP users, road users, or the general public (for example, information on travel times).
7.3 Obligations of public authority TDP users
Public authority TDP users have the same obligations as the users referred to in Section 7.1. Public authorities must provide data to the TDP in accordance with Article 57c paragraph 6 RTA and FEDRO Directive 75001. The provision of data is governed by a data provision agreement.
7.4 Obligations of FEDRO
FEDRO operates the TDP and permits users to access data on the TDP in accordance with these Terms of Use. On the TDP website, FEDRO notifies users as soon as new datasets become available on the TDP. FEDRO undertakes to ensure the availability of access to and the proper functioning of the website (for liability, see Section 13).
8 Property rights
All rights related to the TDP belong exclusively to FEDRO. The content of the TDP website, e.g. —texts, videos, images, is protected by copyright, and its use is prohibited without express authorisation. In particular, users are prohibited from transmitting the data in raw format to third parties via a machine-readable interface. The rights to the data provided remain the property of the relevant data provider. Downloading or copying the data does not entail any transfer of rights to its content.
9 User Accounts and Data Protection
Apart from personal data processed in connection with user accounts, the TDP uses only technologies that enable the analysis or tracking of anonymised behavior on the TDP website. FEDRO makes every effort to ensure that personal data cannnot be collected by combining data available on the TDP. The processing of personal data associated with user accounts serves exclusively to manage the contractual relationship between FEDRO and the users in connection with the provision and use of TDP data. The provisions of the Data Protection Act (DPA; RS 235.1) apply. Users have the right to access and correct their personal data associated with their user accounts. FEDRO takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security. These measures cover both data transmission (SSL, HTTPS) and the storage of personal profiles (firewalls and backups). By completing the registration form, users consent to the processing of their personal data in connection with their use of the TDP. FEDRO is not authorised to use or disclose personal data for any other purposes. After an account is closed, all of the user’s data is either deleted or retained in anonymised form exclusively for statistical or research purposes.
10 Data Quality
FEDRO defines the quality requirements for the data to be provided and reserves the right to require TDP users to submit data in a specified format and at a defined quality level. FEDRO reserves the right to require the user to verify the quality of the data provided using the method prescribed by FEDRO.
11 Publication of Processing Results
If a user publishes material in print or electronic form based on data from the TDP, they must cite the following as the source: “Data source: Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) Traffic Data Platform (TDP).”
12. Management and Development of the Application
The operation and management of the TDP are FEDRO’s responsibility. FEDRO may engage third parties to fulfill its obligations in this connection. The technical development of the TDP is at the sole discretion of the FEDRO.
13 Liability
The user may be held liable for any unlawful use of TDP data or use that does not comply with these Terms of Use, as well as for any resulting loss or damage incurred. The user assumes all risks arising from the analysis of the data or the development of applications or services based on TDP data. The user is fully responsible for any manipulation of their IT system, system malfunctions, and/or misuse of access rights.
Neither the Swiss Confederation, nor FEDRO as the entity responsible for the TDP, nor the SBB as the operator of the “opentransportdata.swiss” platform may be held liable in the event of misuse of the TDP website by third parties. Neither the Confederation nor FEDRO may be held liable for illegal content appearing on a third-party website where a FEDRO hyperlink.
No data quality checks are performed. The data on the TDP reflect the quality level as provided by FEDRO and its contractual partners. FEDRO enables users to access data in a standardised format, with the corresponding data key, based on the data status at the time of delivery. Users may not expect a higher level of data quality than this. The Confederation, or FEDRO, accepts no liability for the accuracy, precision, currency, reliability, or completeness of the data stored on the TDP.
Any liability on the part of the Confederation, FEDRO, or the SBB for any direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from the proper or improper use of the TDP or the “opentransportdata.swiss” platform, or from a security breach, is excluded to the extent permitted by law. Furthermore, the Confederation and FEDRO may not be held liable for the publication of content that infringes the intellectual property rights of third parties. In the case of force majeure, i.e. an unforeseeable and insurmountable external event, the parties are released from their respective liabilities.
14 Data Security – “Best Efforts” Clause
FEDRO is required, in accordance with its duty to exercise reasonable care, to take the measures required to secure access to TDP data and to ensure its availability and integrity.
15 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first endeavor to reach an amicable settlement. If an amicable settlement is not possible, the user is bound by the following rules:
- any disputes arising from these Terms of Use are governed exclusively by Swiss law.
- the courts in Bern have jurisdiction.
- FEDRO is also entitled to bring legal action against the user before the court at its registered office or the user’s place of residence.
16 Effective Date
These Terms of Use take effect as soon as the user confirms that they have read and accepted them. Without prior confirmation of acceptance of these Terms of Use, no access to TDP data is possible.
17 Revision of the Terms of Use
These Terms of Use apply without limitation from the date they take effect until they are revised, if applicable. TDP users will be informed, prior to the publication of the revised Terms of Use, of the date on which they will take effect. In the event of a revision, the latest version of the Terms of Use prevails.
Status, June 2026 – FEDRO