Nordic Road & Transport Research is a collaboration between public road and transport research organisations in the Nordic countries.
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...
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...
Reliable freight emissions reporting requires transparent, country-specific data. A new VTT report presents updated emission and fuel consumption factors for Finnish road freight, supporting companies, authorities and...
By walking and cycling not only do we improve our health, strengthen our bones and get some fresh air, active mobility is also a vital contribution to the transition to a fossil-free transport system. Where previously...
What does it actually cost when heavy vehicles use the road network? New research shows that the answer largely depends on the type of road in question. On some roads, the cost is almost 17 times higher than on others —...
How do autonomous delivery robots interact with people in real-world traffic environments and what rules are needed to control the robots’ progress? And how should they be used and combined with other modes of transport...
Can tomorrow’s smart infrastructure create safer, more efficient and more sustainable traffic for everyone? While research and development is ongoing and making rapid progress, as yet the answer is undetermined. It...
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...
The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute
The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), is an independent and internationally prominent research institute in the transport sector. Its principal task is to conduct research and development related to infrastructure, traffic and transport. The institute holds the quality management systems certificate ISO 9001 and the environmental management systems certificate ISO 14001. Some of its test methods are also certified. VTI has about 240 employees and is located in Linköping (head office), Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Lund.
Technical Research Centre of Finland
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a contract research organisation with a staff of 2,800. In this joint publication, the VTT expertise areas cover research and development of transportation, logistics and road structures. The work is carried out in five research groups employing a staff of 60.
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration
The IRCA’s mission is to provide the Icelandic society with a road system in accordance with its needs and to provide a service with the aim of smooth and safe traffic on land and on sea. The number of employees is about 300. Applied research and development and to some extent also basic research concerning road construction, maintenance, traffic and safety is performed or directed by IRCA. Development division is responsible for road research in Iceland.
Institute of Transport Economics
The Institute of Transport Economics is the national institution for transport research and development in Norway. The main objectives of the Institute are to carry out applied research and promote the application and use of results through consultative assistance to public authorities, the transport industry and others. The Institute is an independent research foundation employing about one hundred persons.