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Withstanding winter vulnerabilities: A way of life in a northern seaside community
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-25)This study responds to the dearth of qualitative research on long-term adaptation to winter climate-induced access and safety problems in rural areas in Western welfare societies. Based on qualitative interviews with 19 ... -
Work place location, transport and urban competitiveness: The Oslo case
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-14)This paper examines where firms and industries locate in the Oslo region, how this relate to land-use and transport needs and, how the interplay between localisation and transport may have impact on urban competitiveness. ... -
Work-Related Accident Prevention in Norwegian Road and Maritime Transport: Examining the Influence of Different Sector Rules
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-11)About 36% of fatal road accidents in Norway involve at least one driver who is “at work”. It has been argued that the implementation of rules clearly defining the responsibility of road transport companies to prevent work ... -
Workplace location, polycentricism, and car commuting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-11)Although significant strides have been made regarding the relationship between urban structure and travel, some doubt appears to be lingering concerning the impacts of polycentric urban development. For example, the debate ... -
Would my driving pattern change if my neighbor were to buy an emissions-free car?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-01-28)Aiming to reduce the number of brown (polluting) cars on the road, several countries currently promote the purchase and use of green (emission-free) cars through financial and non-financial incentives. We study how such ...