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Tag: TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
Improving road safety to tackle crime
Improving road safety in cities could result in a lower rate of violent crime, according to research from UCL.
Novice drivers talking on hand-held smartphones are more likely to run red-lights
Young novice drivers who speak into hand-held smartphones while driving are also likely to drive while under the influence of drink or drugs
The appearance of robots affects our perception of the morality of their decisions
Moralities of Intelligent Machines is a project that investigates people’s attitudes towards moral choices made by artificial intelligence.
The appearance of robots affects our perception of the morality of their decisions
Moralities of Intelligent Machines is a project that investigates people’s attitudes towards moral choices made by artificial intelligence. In the latest study completed under the project, study participants read short narratives where either a robot, a somewhat humanoid robot known…
An eco-route for heavy-duty vehicles could reduce fuel consumption
Semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for nearly half of road transportation carbon dioxide emissions in Europe, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation. A team of researchers in Italy has proposed a plan to reduce the emissions…
Transit-oriented development causing displacement: study
Transit-oriented development–which concentrates high-density housing, commercial activities and public spaces around a rapid transit station–can both be a boon and a bane for communities, suggests a new UBC study. “Transit-oriented development (TOD) can reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, encourage…
University of Minnesota national study aims to improve US transportation system with accessibility data
Study adds education and health care destinations to annual measure of access to jobs by auto, transit, biking and walking.
The effects of picking up primary school pupils on surrounding street’s traffic
The article by Dr. Dinh Hiep and colleagues was published in The Open Transportation Journal
Research highlights ways to protect astronaut cardiovascular health from space radiation
Review explores ways that space radiation can damage cardiovascular health, and discusses how we can protect astronauts, from vitamin C to spinach
US cities segregated not just by where people live, but where they travel daily
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — One thing that decades of social science research has made abundantly clear? Americans in urban areas live in neighborhoods deeply segregated by race — and they always have. Less clear, however, is whether city-dwellers stay…
The pandemic lockdown leads to cleaner city air across Canada, Concordia paper reveals
A study led by master’s student Xuelin Tian examining emission levels shows a sharp drop in vehicle pollutants as of March 2020
Ditching the car for walking or biking just one day a week cuts carbon footprint
Swapping the car for walking, cycling and e-biking even just one day a week makes a significant impact on personal carbon emissions in cities. ‘Active transport’ – cycling, e-biking or walking – can help tackle the climate crisis according to…
‘Runway Roadkill’ rapidly increasing at airports across the world, UCC study finds
Study hopes to aid aviation authorities worldwide to protect wildlife and prevent costly damage.
Newly licensed autistic drivers crash less than other young drivers
Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training
Transportation investments could save hundreds of lives, billions of dollars
Health-related savings from increased walking and bicycling far exceed the estimated infrastructure costs
How to get more electric cars on the road
Study measures which kinds of infrastructure improvements could lead to wider adoption of clean vehicles
Climate change puts hundreds of coastal airports at risk of flooding
Even a modest sea level rise, triggered by increasing global temperatures, would place 100 airports below mean sea level by 2100, a new study has found
Frequent travel could make you 7% happier
People dreaming of travel post-COVID-19 now have some scientific data to support their wanderlust.
Frequent travel could make you 7% happier
VANCOUVER, Wash. –People dreaming of travel post-COVID-19 now have some scientific data to support their wanderlust. A new study in the journal of Tourism Analysis shows frequent travelers are happier with their lives than people who don’t travel at all.…
A robotic revolution for urban nature
Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife. International research, involving over 170 experts and led by the University of Leeds, assessed the opportunities and challenges that this cutting-edge technology…
Scientists discover how our brains track where we and others go
NIH-funded study suggests our brains may be more in tune with each other than we think
Investigating the carbon intensity of ferries
Climate change mitigation requires curbing emissions from all sectors, including shipping. The European Union has set ambitious targets to achieve this goal. The European regulation number 757 on Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification of CO2 emissions (EU- MRV ) contributes to…
Taking greenhouse gas analysis on the road, er, rails
Train-mounted sensors are a cost-effective way to monitor emissions over an entire city
Positive messages encourage safer driver behavior than fear tactics
A new study has shown that films demonstrating responsible behaviour could lead to young drivers taking fewer risks on the road than if they only saw videos aimed at provoking fear of accidents. Over one million people are killed in…
NASA-UT Hypersonics Project aims to transform sensing for high-speed vehicles
NASA and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research are backing a team of four universities, led by The University of Texas at Austin, in a project to re-define sensing and analysis of hypersonic vehicles, which can travel at least…
When you can’t afford to go on lockdown
Researchers at HSE University and Lomonosov Moscow State University analyzed data on Russians’ movements during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBA ‘bubble’ reveals the ultimate home court advantage, study finds
Conventional wisdom has long recognized the power of home court advantage in basketball.
NBA ‘bubble’ reveals the ultimate home court advantage, study finds
OHSU study highlights the importance of paying attention to circadian rhythms
Mail-order medications often exposed to unsafe temperatures, study shows
Drug effectiveness could be impacted by storage and transit conditions
Nebraska anglers are creatures of habit
Study shows seven popular fishing spots across the state consistently attracted visitors from the same ZIP codes, providing key insights for natural resource managers
Corona pandemic could be better tackled by reducing aerosol transmission.
Working committee particulate matter (AAF) recommends concrete countermeasures for indoor areas: masks, ventilation, air purification and overhead extraction
K9 chemistry: A safer way to train detection dogs
Canine trainers may no longer need to handle or expose dogs to real explosives and narcotics
Archaeology: Palaeolithic sea voyage to Japanese islands beyond the horizon
Modern humans may have deliberately crossed the sea to migrate to the Ryukyu Islands of southwestern Japan, even though the islands would not have been visible on the horizon when they set out, according to a study published Scientific Reports…
Social needs linked to low health-related quality of life among African American cancer survivors
Social needs–such as food and economic insecurity, poor housing and neighborhood conditions, and lack of access to transportation–were common in a group of African American cancer survivors in Detroit, and they were associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL).…
Microplastics in the death zone
Scientists find plastic fibres in snow samples from Mount Everest
Using materials efficiently can substantially cut greenhouse gas emissions
New report details how societies can cut their GHG emissions by ride- and car-sharing, building smaller houses.
Pandemic has surprising impacts on public transit demand
South, Midwest retain more demand due to essential workers
New understanding of mobility paves way for tomorrow’s transport systems
Researchers at DTU and the University of Copenhagen have developed a ground-breaking model that provides a completely new understanding of our movement patterns
Sustainable tourism–or a selfie? Ecotourism’s fans may be in it for the ‘gram
Ecotourism offers a specific travel experience: It focuses on nature, education and sustainability. Often, these destinations highlight endangered or threatened species and engage visitors in making socially responsible choices. But a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia…
Tokyo’s voluntary standstill may have stopped COVID-19 in its tracks
Tokyo – Why did Japan largely contain COVID-19 despite famously jam-packed Tokyo and despite the country’s proximity to China? With no penalties and only requests for cooperation, Japan’s state of emergency somehow averted the large-scale outbreaks seen elsewhere. At least…
One last trip: when tourism embraces the terminally ill
This is a hidden community for whom tourism isn’t merely a recreation, it could be a need; but they require the right support–new study shows
The chemistry behind self-driving cars
Self-driving, electric cars have been touted as the next big thing in transportation. While this technology has progressed in recent years, experts caution that automakers will need the chemical industry to help make it a reality. A new article in…
Comparing the promise and reality of e-scooters
A critical assessment of equity improvements and mode-shift
Plugging in: Survey examines American perceptions of — and resistance to — electric vehicles
The latest installment of the Climate Insights 2020 report series finds that resistance to purchasing electric vehicles derives from a variety of sources — and those reasons differ among some demographics
Happy endings trip up the brain’s decision-making
The neural representation of a pleasant ending can override the true value of an experience
Stopping the virus and closing borders
Countries with international travel restrictions suffered fewer COVID-19 fatalities
AI traffic congestion research earns Future Leaders Fellowship
Dr. Mauro Vallati has received a prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship for his innovative research into systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) for urban traffic control
The Beyond 2020 conference will guide to sustainable built environment
The world’s building sector has ten years to achieve the goals in the UN’s Agenda 2030; the goals of Beyond 2020 are a common roadmap to make it possible; Beyond 2020 has the status of a World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE)
Virtual driving assessment shows feasibility, validity, efficiency as part of licensing
2020 pandemic and subsequent revisions to state licensing procedures underscore how widespread adoption could keep drivers safe in challenging times while also improving evaluation