Snowy road conditions and road temperatures in the north

Posted on March 9, 2022 by nradmin

In our northern latitudes the amount of snow, sleet and ice vary by season and geography. But by how much? A new study from VTT investigates the distribution of road conditions and road temperatures in Finland. A study from VTT aimed to assess the distribution of road conditions and road...

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Increased circularity of masses is possible thanks to sea transports

Posted on March 7, 2022 by nradmin

SHREK – Swedish harbours’ role in a circular economy – is the name of a two-year research project being run by VTI and several partners. A pilot study involving stabilised clay being transported by sea has yielded positive results – both for the environment and the economy. Photo:...

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Constant conflicts about the role of public transport

Posted on March 1, 2022 by nradmin

Today, public transport is characterised by a concentration of infrastructure and resources to fewer but more attractive “transit corridors”, as well as the ongoing effort to strengthen the attractiveness of public transport as a sustainable alternative to the car. However, this has not always...

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The future of micromobility depends on regulation and facilitation by local and national governments

Posted on February 21, 2022 by nradmin

Micromobility offers both potential benefits and pitfalls, and the future of micromobility is uncertain, according to studies in a special issue of Built Environment, themed “Micromobility and Urban Space”. Nils Fearnley at the Institute of Transport Economy in Oslo is the guest...

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Smart streets

Posted on February 10, 2022 by nradmin

Today, in climate change, urbanisation, digitisation and electrification we see four widely discussed societal megatrends that will have an impact on virtually all areas of our lives, and urban transport infrastructure is no exception. City view of Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Anastasia...

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Knowledge about land development and public transport for large Norwegian cities also works for small

Posted on December 13, 2021 by nradmin

Central location of new homes and workplaces in combination with straighter and faster public transport lines with a higher frequency, although it provides somewhat longer walking distances to stops than today. Train station. Photo: Shutterstock That is the recommendation for small and...

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The future: Three trends dominate VTI’s research

Posted on December 10, 2021 by nradmin

In the next few decades, much of VTI’s research will revolve around three major trends in the technological development of the transport system: electrification, automation and digitalisation. “All three areas are very important, but electrification is the most crucial thing. It’s the key...

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L3Pilot achieved pan-European testing environment and evaluation of automated driving

Posted on December 9, 2021 by nradmin

The world is in a process of transformation: global warming, resource scarcity, demographic changes, and urbanisation are uncertainties that also influence the automotive industry and challenge it to respond. The transformation would go much further than safe and sustainable travel. It would...

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Full speed ahead for maritime research

Posted on December 7, 2021 by nradmin

A couple of years ago, VTI decided to increase its maritime research, and today about ten people at the institute work with related research in areas such as transport economics, logistics, the environment, and behavioural science. For many years, VTI’s maritime research was quite modest and...

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A venerable laboratory central to the development of research models

Posted on December 6, 2021 by nradmin

The oldest is the test road machine, which was built during World War II. It was initially used to find better solutions for gravel road constructions. Then came asphalt. The concrete coffers for the gravel road construction were turned upside down(!), and then the machine could be used to improve...

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