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Politics and not knowledge are often decisive for political decisions among Norwegian top politicians

Posted on September 1, 2023 by nradmin
Investigation for investigation's sake? Considerations other than the academic knowledge top politicians themselves have commissioned are decisive for political decisions, particularly in the transport sector, reveals a new study. Photo: Stortinget/Flickr.com Politics and not the decision...

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VTI has tested vehicle barriers for the Norwegian government

Posted on August 28, 2023 by nradmin
At the request of the Norwegian government, VTI has conducted crash-tests with barriers that are designed to protect against hostile vehicle attacks. The tests were conducted in April and have contributed to Norway now having a better level of protection for the government quarter in...

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Parking regulations are essential to limit car use in cities and towns

Posted on August 23, 2023 by nradmin
Political anchoring, up-to-date knowledge and precise communication with all involved parties are crucial for ensuring a comprehensive parking policy in Norwegian municipalities. Photo: Shutterstock.com Regulation of parking and establishing a comprehensive parking policy are for many...

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Positive results of carsharing setup in Iceland

Posted on May 11, 2023 by nradmin
The first carshare vehicles were introduced by Zipcar in Reykjavik, Iceland, for the first time in 2017. EFLA Consulting Engineers probed into carsharing users travel patterns and car ownership. This research was funded by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration Research Fund. Zipcar...

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Parcel lockers reduce car use related to pick-up of goods

Posted on April 19, 2023 by nradmin
Package lockers provide more climate-friendly distribution than home delivery and pick-up in stores and kiosks. This is one of the main findings in a new TØI-report where researchers have investigated the use of parcel lockers at pick-up points in neighborhoods in Oslo, Bærum, Asker and...

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