VR project targets greater perceived safety in tunnels

Posted on June 22, 2026 by nradmin

The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) is studying how pedestrian and cycle tunnels should be designed for optimal perceived safety. With the aid of the institute’s VR equipment, participants in the study were asked to evaluate and describe their perceptions of virtual...

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Shortcomings in national traffic crash database

Posted on June 22, 2026 by nradmin

Sweden’s national road traffic crash database – Strada – is unique in the world. However, there are shortcomings: the police report too few incidents, the system is difficult to use, and many fatal crashes are not recorded. In the long term, this could have serious consequences for road...

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Updated factors for Finnish freight emissions

Posted on June 16, 2026 by nradmin

Reliable freight emissions reporting requires transparent, country-specific data. A new VTT report presents updated emission and fuel consumption factors for Finnish road freight, supporting companies, authorities and researchers as reporting requirements increasingly move towards life-cycle-based...

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Active mobility important in many different ways

Posted on June 15, 2026 by nradmin

By walking and cycling not only do we improve our health, strengthen our bones and get some fresh air, active mobility is also a vital contribution to the transition to a fossil-free transport system. Cyclists in central Stockholm. Walking or cycling is important - not only for one’s own...

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Road Type Determines the Cost of Heavy Traffic

Posted on June 9, 2026 by nradmin

What does it actually cost when heavy vehicles use the road network? New research shows that the answer largely depends on the type of road in question. On some roads, the cost is almost 17 times higher than on others — something that could have major implications for future road...

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VTI reviews robots for deliveries in Stockholm

Posted on April 7, 2026 by nradmin

How do autonomous delivery robots interact with people in real-world traffic environments and what rules are needed to control the robots’ progress? And how should they be used and combined with other modes of transport to create real benefits? These are the main research questions in two...

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VTI part of EU project on future infrastructure

Posted on April 7, 2026 by nradmin

Can tomorrow’s smart infrastructure create safer, more efficient and more sustainable traffic for everyone? While research and development is ongoing and making rapid progress, as yet the answer is undetermined. It depends. Johan Olstam and Kinjal Bhattacharyya. In the EU project Augmented...

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Safety impact of eCall in Finland

Posted on March 27, 2026 by nradmin

A study by VTT for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency found modest safety effects for eCall in Finland, with about one life saved to date and an estimated 10 by 2035. The result is affected by system penetration and the tendency for accidents to be reported quickly even without...

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High Risk for Young Riders of Light Motorcycles

Posted on March 25, 2026 by nradmin

Young riders of light motorcycles face a 36 times higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in traffic compared to young car drivers, according to new research from the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI). Photo: Shutterstock.com A new report from the Institute of Transport...

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Bio-binders in asphalt in Iceland

Posted on March 23, 2026 by nradmin

Bio-binders are carbon negative additives that can be mixed with bitumen and are a promising way to reduce carbon footprint in the road industry. Colas Iceland has delevoped products using bio-binders for a few years with good results, offering products with up to 25% lower carbon...

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