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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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