Category Archives: Safety

First female crash test dummy displayed at VTI

Posted on September 11, 2023 by nradmin
Here they are. The world’s first average-sized female crash test dummy. And Professor Astrid Linder, a world-leading road safety researcher who spent 20 years developing the dummy. The objective is for women to have the same protection as men in a collision. Astrid Linder and the SET50F crash...

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Report: Variable speed limits only have benefits

Posted on September 6, 2023 by nradmin
Good compliance, less environmental impact and better road safety. The same journey times on average, but fewer very long queues. A variable speed limit trial has shown a number of benefits – and actually no disadvantages. “This method should be used more,” says the researcher responsible...

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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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Multiple new EU projects underway

Posted on March 16, 2023 by nradmin
A total of seven applications from the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) have been granted by Horizon Europe, the European Union’s key funding programme for research and innovation. Grant applications from VTI have enjoyed a high success rate. Of 17 applications...

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The risk of road accidents increases as more and more roads become polished

Posted on February 21, 2023 by nradmin
In recent years, there have been a number of serious road accidents due to motorists skidding off the road. The reason is believed to be that the country's roads are becoming increasingly smooth. VTI has investigated the cause of the problem in a pilot study. New designs of studded tyres, a rise...

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VTI develops models for crash tests of both women and men

Posted on December 19, 2022 by nradmin
The aim is to be able to evaluate the protection provided by car seats in the event of a collision – and that it applies to everyone, regardless of gender. This is not the case today. Researchers at VTI and Chalmers have therefore developed two seat evaluation tools that correspond to a female...

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Emphasis on road safety at RS5C

Posted on December 14, 2022 by nradmin
RS5C stands for Road Safety on Five Continents and is VTI’s international conference focusing on road safety. This conference is aimed at researchers, authorities and other stakeholders, and its objective is to share and create cooperation on research results in the field of transport and road...

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Finnish results from the European Baseline project for the alcohol, speed, and post-crash care KPIs

Posted on December 13, 2022 by nradmin
The European Baseline project aimed to develop and harmonise the methodology for collecting a set of key performance indicators concerning traffic safety in Europe. Finland was one of the 19 EU member states involved in the project. As part of the project, Finland collected and reported the...

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VTI involved in developing ITF’s global road safety guide

Posted on December 8, 2022 by nradmin
A Vision Zero-inspired safe road system for the entire world, also referred to as a Safe System. That's the aim of a guide from the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the World Bank. VTI participated in production of the report, published this summer. "It has been a long process involving...

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