Transport Research

We are a national center of expertise in transport research with a technological base. Our research is based on the multidisciplinary approach and teamwork. Transportation will be safe, effective, accessible to all and involve a low resource consumption.

Reports
Personal protection in ITS

A safe, efficient, sustainable transport system accessible for all, are main goals for the National Transport Plan. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are expected to contribute substantially towards these goals. ITS brings forward efficient solutions to many areas. Common for ITS solutions is that they are based on electronic connection and use of data. This report looks at possible conflicts between the opportunities ITS represents and the aim of protecting personal data... Read the report


2010 Bicycle Survey for the East Region of Norway

The 2010 Bicycle Survey for the East Region of Norway covered the seven municipalities of Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad, Skedsmo, Ullensaker, Hamar, Lillehammer and Gjøvik. The objective has been to collect data by telephone interviews and study various issues related to bicycle use... Read the report


Study of road charges for heavy vehicles

Use of heavy vehicles causes external costs to society in the form of accidents, congestion, noise and wear and tear, in addition to emissions that are detrimental to health and the environment. SINTEF Technology and Society has in cooperation with Møreforsking Molde AS made a study of road charges for heavy vehicles, on commission for the Norwegian Ministry of Finance... Read the report


Single accidents and trafic safety - who are involved in these accidents and why do they occur?

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration requests more knowledge about the circumstances of single accidents, the involved drivers, and how to prevent these accidents. The aim of this study has been to present knowledge about drivers who run off the road and identify characteristics about the typical drivers, why it happens, and circumstances of the accidents... Read the report


   
 

 

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Recent news

GAZ Seminar
The Green Activity Zones project organized a seminar in English about Low Emission Zones (LEZ) on Monday 21st of November. A total of 16 participants attended the seminar which was held at Rica Hotel Nidelven in Trondheim. Read about the seminar, and download the presentations...

ITS European Congress 2011
The ITS European Congress 2011 will take place in Lyon from June 6th till June 9th. The main focus of the Congress will be "Intelligent mobility - ITS for sustainable transport of persons and goods in urban regions". Read more on the ITS European Congress homepage...

Even more new colleagues at Transport Research
We wish our new colleague Unn Karin Thorenfeldt welcome to our department. Unn Karin has a master's degree from BAT, and have previously been working at Multiconsult.

New colleagues at Transport Research
We wish our two new colleagues a warm welcome. Kristin Bjerkan who has a master's degree in political science, and An-Magritt Kummeneje, who has a master's degree in psychology started at SINTEF on the 18th of August 2010.


Indicators for Universal Design
in public road transport services

 

SINTEF Technology and Society
Transport Research
Tel: +47 73 59 03 00

Research Director: Per J Lillestøl

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