Browsing TØI Vitenarkiv by Author "Karlsen, Katrine"
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Does active transport lead to improved mood and performance? A panel study of travel changes during the Covid-19 lockdown in Norway
Fyhri, Aslak; Ciccone, Alice; Papaix, Claire; Karlsen, Katrine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-01-09)Everyday commuting is seen as a burden and an unwanted necessity for people. Recent studies have challenged this notion and have found that certain aspects of commuting can be positive. In particular, research has shown ... -
E-scooter riders and pedestrians: Attitudes and interactions in five countries
Šucha, Matúš; Drimlová, Elisabeta; Rečka, Karel; Haworth, Narelle; Karlsen, Katrine; Fyhri, Aslak; Wallgren, Pontus; Silverans, Peter; Slootmans, Freya (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-04-12)Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular phenomenon internationally; however, their use has raised concerns about pedestrian safety. This study describes the possible effects of the emergence of e-scooters on ... -
Is Red the New Black? A Quasi-Experimental Study Comparing Perceptions of Differently Coloured Cycle Lanes
Karlsen, Katrine; Fyhri, Aslak (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-04)Cities and road authorities in many countries have started colouring their cycle lanes. Some road authorities choose red, some blue, and some green. The reasoning behind this choice is not clear, and it is uncertain whether ... -
Paint It Red - A Multimethod Study of the Nudging Effect of Coloured Cycle Lanes
Fyhri, Aslak; Karlsen, Katrine; Sundfør, Hanne Beate (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-02)Many countries colour their cycle lanes, but there is still a lack of research into the impact of this policy. Rather than constraining or regulating movement, coloured asphalt conveys information, and can serve as a good ... -
Traffic safety in bus transport: An analysis of Norway’s largest transit authority’s contract requirements to bus companies
Nævestad, Tor-Olav; Elvik, Rune; Milch, Vibeke; Karlsen, Katrine; Phillips, Ross (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-16)The main objective of the study is to evaluate direct and indirect traffic safety consequences of the requirements that Norway’s largest transit authority (Ruter) sets in the contracts with bus companies. To assess the ...