Do older people get more distracted by the technology in new cars? In 2022, every third person killed in traffic accidents in Norway was aged 65 or older. Researcher believes this could be the start of a trend that will increase in the coming years.
Are you going on a road trip? It may harm the environment In Norway, the government is planning to expand and improve roads for a staggering 120 billion Euros. How does it affect the environment?
Why don't cyclists just stop at red lights? Do you ride your bike through red lights? If so, you're not alone. And perhaps sometimes, it should even be legal for you to do so.
Both pedestrians and drivers are angry with the cyclists The coronacrisis has led to an increase in cyclists on Norwegian roads. But the sharing of roads with cars and pedestrians creates frustration and potentially dangerous situations according to a new study.
Building larger and better roads results in more traffic, not fewer traffic jams Road projects in Norway did not reduce congestion, researchers from the Institute of Transport Economics have found.
Why Norwegian drivers are slowing down Norwegian drivers have been reducing their speeds year by year. Not surprisingly, baby-boomers and their older brothers and sisters are getting the blame. Researchers hit the roads to look into the matter.
Four-day forecasts of air pollution People with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders often need to stay indoors when air pollution levels get too severe. Meteorologists are working on providing four-day forecasts for air pollutants.
Road traffic pollution gives children asthma But children in rural areas face other allergens that can trigger the disease.
The Arctic Ocean is not an important shipping route – yet OPINION: Ten ships navigated the Northeast Passage last year, while 18,000 transited the Suez Canal. It will be a long time before the Northern Sea Route becomes an important navigational route, but the development must be followed closely.