Category Archives: Safety

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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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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Secure cycling in rural areas – overtaking is key

Posted on February 19, 2025 by nradmin
Increasing cycling in rural areas is an element in achieving the goal of increased and safe cycling. The single most important factor in endeavours to make cyclists feel comfortable with the situation is overtaking by motor vehicles. More knowledge and clearer rules are needed, according to a new...

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Digital platform to promote sustainable travel

Posted on January 28, 2025 by nradmin
Sustainable Rural Mobility, SuRuMo, is an EU project that aims to create a digital platform for people in rural areas so that they can choose between different existing mobility solutions. The objective is to reduce the environmental impact of transport and make travel as sustainable as...

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Report: How care staff and tradesmen travel in their work

Posted on June 13, 2024 by nradmin
A new research study from VTI, funded by AFA Insurance, examines the work environment and safety when tradesmen and care staff travel in their work. The report – the first of its kind in Sweden – contains remarkable results in several areas. Photo: Hejdlösa bilder/ VTI It is well known...

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Few, but costly, serious incidents on Norwegian roads

Posted on June 11, 2024 by nradmin
New knowledge about the consequences of landslides and other events on the road network can contribute to more precise cost-benefit analyses. Photo: Shutterstock.com In two new research projects researchers at the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI) study the scope and costs of incidents...

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Safety impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Europe

Posted on March 19, 2024 by nradmin
As of July 2022, multiple ADAS have become mandatory for all new vehicle models within the EU. A Master’s thesis carried out at VTT has assessed the potential impact of these systems on traffic safety in the region. The study is particularly focused on projections for the year 2030, aligning...

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Alcohol behind many accidents with e-scooters

Posted on March 13, 2024 by nradmin
A young man under the influence of alcohol drives on an uneven surface or drives against a curb. He falls off and suffers injuries to his face and head. This happens late in the evening or during the night. That’s pretty much how a typical accident with an electric scooter unfolds. Photo:...

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