Tag Archives: walking

Pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents and their prevention

Posted on March 24, 2022 by nradmin
According to a recent study by VTT, pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents occur frequently during winter causing substantial suffering and societal costs in Finland. Icy walking conditions, insufficient winter maintenance and inappropriate shoes often contribute to falls. Moreover, the consequences...

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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 pedestrian perspective in two new VTI projects

Posted on February 19, 2020 by nradmin
Two projects focusing on safety for pedestrians have recently commenced at VTI: Smart Urban Traffic Zones and Safety for Pedestrians. There are links to the ongoing EU project VIRTUAL – for which Research Director Astrid Linder is the coordinator. Astrid welcomes the clear pedestrian...

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Improved lighting for pedestrians and cyclists

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nradmin
Together with Lund University, researchers from VTI will study how outdoor lighting can improve the quality of walking and cycling trips at dusk and darkness. The end-product of the results will be recommendations for how footways and cycleways can be designed, maintained and illuminated in the...

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