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New project for analyses about maritime transport
The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) is undertaking a new project to develop socioeconomic analyses for maritime transport, a sector... -
AfroSAFE: Many challenges for road safety in Africa
How can road safety be improved in countries with poor infrastructure, old and poorly maintained vehicles, a police force who are poorly equipped and underfunde... -
ROADVIEW - autonomous vehicles in extreme weather
Getting autonomous vehicles to work properly in sunny and dry weather is difficult enough. Add heavy rain, high winds and dense fog and the task becomes even mo... -
BBC names Astrid Linder on its 100 Women list
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has named Professor Astrid Linder on its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2023.... -
ETSC: Take measures for elderly people on the roads
Both the EU and individual Member States must take measures to increase safety for elderly people on the roads. At the same time, an elderly person’s active tra... -
Doctoral student with a focus on cycling sees bright future
Traditionally, road engineering research at VTI has focused on roads used by cars. Doctoral student Martin Larsson wants to expand that knowledge by focusing on... -
Experienced research engineer sees beneath the road surface
His professional experience has left him a little environmentally sensitive. Research engineer Thomas Lundberg does not just see the surface where he is running... -
"Not roadworthy": VTI does not recommend the use of all-weather tyres
All-weather tyres have significantly poorer characteristics than regular winter and summer tyres in all conditions. The traction on icy road surfaces is so poor... -
Transport service counteracts transport poverty
Inadequate public transport can lead to serious consequences for wellbeing among groups with fixed working hours, often working in the care sector, and that lac...
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