Wider roads can result in fewer accidents

Posted on September 27, 2021 by nradmin

In roads with only two lanes and oncoming traffic, making the roads wider can reduce traffic accidents when traffic volumes are high. Photo: Shutterstock A new TØI report Safety effects of cross section elements describes how traffic accidents are affected by different road standards....

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VTI simulator included in a study on how drivers are affected by carbon dioxide

Posted on September 24, 2021 by nradmin

Moderately-high levels of carbon dioxide, which can often occur in vehicles, can adversely affect people. What effects different carbon dioxide levels can have on health status and driving performance, VTI researchers are now investigating with the help of one of the institute's driving...

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Regulatory frameworks and MaaS developments in Finland and Norway

Posted on September 23, 2021 by nradmin

VTT and TØI have investigated the role the regulatory frameworks have played in the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) developments in Finland and Norway in the REGSMART project. Emerging technologies and services, often bundled within “smart mobility”, represent a new transformation of the...

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Fewer cars with CYNKA

Posted on September 22, 2021 by nradmin

The combination of bicycle and public transport has the potential to reduce car use in regional commuting. To accelerate this development, CYNKA has started a research and innovation project led by VTI. The study has attracted interest from various actors, which is also evident in the large...

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Automated shuttles tested in regular urban traffic

Posted on September 21, 2021 by nradmin

Unexpected and abrupt stops of the shuttles, other road users dangerously overtaking or not giving way to the shuttles, and crucial technological and software challenges related to road safety were identified. Photo: Petr Pokorny, TØI The successful full implementation of automated shuttles...

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Exploratory dynamic modelling of modal choices towards carbon free urban transport in Helsinki, Finland

Posted on September 15, 2021 by nradmin

VTT has investigated the potential of relatively small, exploratory, dynamic models to produce insight for policy-making to facilitate at modal shifts towards carbon free urban transport. Further, the key elements that build such a model have been identified. To offer citizens alternative modal...

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“Public transport has taken a hit”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by nradmin

Travel by public transport has decreased significantly during the pandemic due to increased remote working, cancelled activities and fewer social gatherings. But it is also a natural consequence of the recommendations to avoid public transport and not to travel during rush hour. “Public...

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Megatrends are shaping future streets

Posted on August 20, 2021 by nradmin

The streets of the future have high demands to meet, in terms of both technical design and construction. Researchers from the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) are looking for smart solutions to meet four megatrends: Urbanisation, digitalisation, electrification and...

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Sweden valuates the price for CO2 emissions the highest among the Nordic countries

Posted on June 15, 2021 by nradmin

Valuation of climate emissions in the Nordic countries varies greatly from €24/ton CO2 in Denmark to €665/ton in Sweden. Norway values CO2 emissions somewhat higher than Finland at €152/ton CO2 but is still far behind Sweden.These are some of the findings in a research project that has...

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Acceptance and need of real-time traffic information services in the transport industry

Posted on June 2, 2021 by nradmin

C-ITS services offering real-time traffic information are estimated to have a large potential to improve road safety, traffic flow, and energy efficiency. For freight traffic, these improvements could result in cost-benefits. Photo: Shutterstock NordicWay 2 and 3 (www.nordicway.net) projects...

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