Author Archives: nradmin

New study examines the mental health of seamen

Posted on November 19, 2019 by nradmin
Working at sea and being away from home for long periods can be mentally straining. In a preparatory study, researchers at VTI will examine how prevalent mental ill health is among ship crews in Sweden, and how the shipping companies’ preventative efforts are working. Ships are very special...

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Measurement of fatigue among bus drivers in London provides tools for better traffic safety

Posted on November 13, 2019 by nradmin
VTI has participated in a study of fatigue among London bus drivers. The study has given Transport for London the tools to implement measures that deal with fatigue among the city’s bus drivers. The study was led by the Transport Safety Research Centre at the School of Design and Creative Arts,...

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Increasing cycling among the elderly

Posted on November 5, 2019 by nradmin
Cycling is good both for your health and the environment. It can give you freedom and the ability to get out and about, not least for the elderly. But with age, it can become harder to choose your bike over your car. Maybe your fitness and balance are not what they used to be, or you may have...

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Societal consequences of automated vehicles in a Norwegian context

Posted on September 20, 2019 by nradmin
If not regulatory factors are established the potential for chaos in urban areas are likely. Automated vehicles have great potential in improving individual mobility and traffic safety, as well as reducing environmental burdens. However, automated vehicles are also expected to present various...

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Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in rural context

Posted on September 18, 2019 by nradmin
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. has studied Mobility as a Service (MaaS) concept in rural areas.  The results indicate that the collaboration of relevant stakeholders is the key enabler of rural MaaS. Combining different transport services and creating travel chains are identified as...

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