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A Socio-economic Analysis of Harmonizing the Dimensions of Lorries and Loading Docks in Norwegian Cities – Costs, BenefIts and Logistic Efficiency
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-12-03)In several Norwegian cities there exists the potential for increasing the efficiency of cargo deliveries by reducing the time spent on loading and unloading for each delivery. As Norway lacks regulations harmonizing the ... -
A statistical law in the perception of risks and physical quantities in traffic
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-05-28)This paper suggests that a universal psychophysical law influences the perception of risks and physical quantities in traffic. This law states that there will be a tendency to overestimate low probabilities or small ... -
A stock-flow cohort model of the national car fleet
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-10)Purpose Various regulatory and fiscal policy instruments are in force to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases and local pollutants emitted by private cars. The incentives operate primarily—or exclusively—on the newest ... -
A survey of vehicle fires in Norwegian road tunnels 2008-2011
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-12-31)Norway is one of the countries that constructs most road tunnels, and there are well over 1000 in the country today. The aim of this study is to map the prevalence and describe the characteristics of vehicle fires in ... -
A synthesis of studies of access point density as a risk factor for road accidents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-25)Studies of the relationship between access point density (number of access points, or driveways, per kilometre of road) and accident frequency or rate (number of accidents per unit of exposure) have consistently found that ... -
A theoretical perspective on road safety communication campaigns
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-05-16)This paper proposes a theoretical perspective on road safety communication campaigns, which may help in identifying the conditions under which such campaigns can be effective. The paper proposes that, from a theoretical ... -
A Transport Policy Whose Injury Impacts May Go Unnoticed: More Walking, Cycling and Use of Public Transport
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-29)It is an objective of transport policy in many countries and cities to promote walking, cycling and the use of public transport. This policy seeks to improve public health and reduce emissions contributing to global warming. ... -
Accounting for user type and mode effects on the value of travel time savings in project appraisal: Opportunities and challenges
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-18)Differences in Value of Travel Time Savings (VTTS) between travel modes can play a decisive role in the ranking of projects that affect the travel time of different travel modes. Conceptually, between-mode differences in ... -
Adapting Accountability and Emerging Challenges: Contracting-out in the Transport Sector in Switzerland, Norway and Sweden
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-13)Government reforms such as contracting-out continue to influence public service provision within infrastructure sectors. Contracting-out involves a detachment of the operators from political decision-making and the creation ... -
Addressing the Linkages between Gender and Transport in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-22)The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) specifies gender equality and sustainable development as their two central priorities. An area of critical importance for sustainable and gender-fair development is mobility and ... -
ADHD and relative risk of accidents in road traffic: A meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-25)The present meta-analysis is based on 16 studies comprising 32 results. These studies provide sufficient data to estimate relative accident risks of drivers with ADHD. The overall estimate of relative risk for drivers with ... -
Allocation of tasks, arrangement of working hours and commuting in different Norwegian households
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-02-23)Weekly working hours and commuting distance can be seen as indicators of equality/inequality between spouses. Traditionally, it is women who adjust their career more readily to meeting family obligations. In an era with a ... -
An analysis of factors influencing accidents on road bridges in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-09)Factors explaining systematic variation in the number of injury accidents on road bridges in Norway during 2010–2016 have been identified by means of negative binomial regression models. A total of 6824 bridges recording ... -
An Empirical Bayes before-after evaluation of road safety effects of a new motorway in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-19)This paper presents an Empirical Bayes before-after evaluation of the road safety effects of a new motorway (freeway) in Østfold county, Norway. The before-period was 1996–2002. The after-period was 2009–2015. The road was ... -
An international review of the frequency of single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) and their relation to bicycle modal share
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-01-09)Objectives To study cyclists’ share of transport modes (modal share) and single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) in different countries in order to investigate if the proportion of cyclist injuries resulting from SBCs is affected ... -
Analysis of Freight Transport Demand at Szczecin and Oslo Area
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-27)The main problem arising in the process of management of the transport and distribution of goods in urban areas is the lack of data regarding deliveries, in particular with regard to the structure of demand as well as the ... -
Analyzing the deeper motivations for nature-based tourism facility demand: A hybrid choice model of preferences for a reindeer visitor center
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-01)Wildlife interpretive centers may increase the attractiveness of natural areas for visitors, provide local employment and income, and channel visitors to reduce wildlife disturbance. However, interpretive center success ... -
Association between increase in fixed penalties and road safety outcomes: A meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-13)Studies that have evaluated the association between increases in traffic fine amounts (fixed penalties) and changes in compliance with road traffic law or the number of accidents are synthesised by means of meta-analysis. ... -
Asymmetric preferences for road safety: Evidence from a stated choice experiment among car drivers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-29)Recent research has proposed fitting responses from discrete choice experiments to asymmetric value functions consistent with prospect theory, taking into account respondents’ reference points in their valuation of choice ... -
Axioms of a Polluting Technology: A Materials Balance Approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-17)This paper aims to present an economic model characterized by a set of axioms that are consistent with the laws of thermodynamics. Two new axioms—weak G-disposability (i.e., weak directional disposability) and output ...