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Impeding lone-wolf attacks: lessons derived from the 2011 Norway attacks
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-12-01)Lone-wolf terrorism is often more difficult to detect through intelligence due to limited communication between plotters. This study addresses this problem by spelling out an alternative method for impeding such attacks. ... -
Implications of ride-sourcing and self-driving vehicles on the need for regulation in unscheduled passenger transport
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-30)The recent emergence of large-scale ride-sourcing services, such as Uber and Lyft, is a major development in passenger transport. By utilizing fleets of private cars and app technology, these services call into question ... -
Improving walking conditions for older adults. A three-step method investigation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-27)The benefits of walking are widely recognized. In this regard, the Norwegian government has urged local authorities to develop walking strategies. The aim of such strategies is to influence a local walking culture and ... -
In search of the severity dimension of traffic events: Extended Delta-V as a traffic conflict indicator
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-28)Most existing traffic conflict indicators do not sufficiently take into account the severity of the injuries resulting from a collision had it occurred. Thus far, most of the indicators that have been developed express the ... -
Inattention and distraction in fatal road crashes - Results from in-depth crash investigations in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-11)Distraction and inattention pose a considerable threat to road safety, not only for car drivers, but also for vulnerable road users. Previous studies show that inattention and distraction are more often contributing factors ... -
Increasing the competitiveness of e-vehicles in Europe
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-20)Introduction This paper is concerned with incentives for the take-up and use of e-vehicles that are in place in different European countries. Especially, it analyses Norway and Austria, in order to establish and understand ... -
The influence of residential wood combustion on the concentrations of PM2.5 in four Nordic cities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-04-15)Residential wood combustion (RWC) is an important contributor to air quality in numerous regions worldwide. This study is the first extensive evaluation of the influence of RWC on ambient air quality in several Nordic ... -
Infrastructure investments to promote sustainable regions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-14)Transport infrastructure is often used as an instrument to reach political objectives. One such objective is to promote robust and sustainable regions. A sustainable region is often defined as a region with positive ... -
International transferability of accident modification functions for horizontal curves
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-07-18)Studies of the relationship between characteristics of horizontal curves and accident rate have been reported in several countries. The characteristic most often studied is the radius of a horizontal curve. Functions ... -
Internationalisation in Road Transport of Goods in Norway: Safety Outcomes, Risk Factors and Policy Implications
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Interpreting interaction effects in estimates of the risk of traffic injury associated with the use of illicit drugs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-08)Interactions characterise the relationship between use of amphetamines, cannabis and opiates as a driver and the risk of traffic injury associated with the use of these drugs. Inverse risk curves have been found for these ... -
Knowledge-based land use and transport planning? Consistency and gap between ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge and knowledge claims in planning documents in three Scandinavian city regions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-29)The central concern of this paper is the relationship between research-driven “state-of-the-art” knowledge, and knowledge claims made in practice, in planning for sustainability. The paper approaches this topic from a ... -
Local favoritism in at-large proportional representation systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-15)Pork barrel spending is typically attributed to the strategic behavior of political elites hoping to be electorally rewarded by voters residing in their districts. Such behavior is expected to depend on the incentives ... -
Local self-determination, process-focus and subordination of environmental concerns
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-21)Globalization and region enlargement has increased the emphasis of local authorities on being competitive for inward investment and taxpayers. This can lead to a subordination of environmental concerns. In order to secure ... -
Logistics costs in Norway: comparing industry survey results against calculations based on a freight transport model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-03-25)This paper presents estimates of logistics costs in Norway. Two different methodological approaches are taken: (i) use of the national freight transport model for Norway, in which logistics costs as a share of gross domestic ... -
Long-term effects of noise reduction measures on noise annoyance and sleep disturbance: The Norwegian facade insulation study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-06-05)The Norwegian facade insulation study includes one pre-intervention and two post-intervention surveys. The facade-insulating measures reduced indoor noise levels by 7 dB on average. Before the intervention, 43% of the ... -
Maritime safety culture and safety behaviours in Greece and Norway: Comparing professional seafarers and private leisure boat users
(Chapter, 2018-06-15)The present study compares professional seafarers and private leisure boat users in Norway and Greece. The aims of the present study are to examine the safety behaviours related to personal injuries and accidents among ... -
“Maybe I Will Just Send a Quick Text…” – An Examination of Drivers’ Distractions, Causes, and Potential Interventions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-17)Many people use cars all over the world. This is, however, not done without risk, as traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of death for adolescents worldwide. The number of deaths has steadily decreased, both ... -
Methodological challenges in modelling the choice of mode for a new travel alternative using binary stated choice data - The case of high speed rail in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-04)Binary stated choices between traveller’s current travel mode and a not-yet-existing mode might be used to build a forecasting model with all (current and future) travel alternatives. One challenge with this approach is ...