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High Capacity Vehicles 'Would Benefit UK'
November 1, 2012 — Research by a transport and logistics expert has shown that there would be economic and environmental benefits to individual companies and the country if the UK changed the rules to allow high ... > full story -
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How to Improve High-Speed Rail Ties Against Freezing, Thawing Conditions
October 29, 2012 — Engineers are helping high-speed rail systems handle the stress of freezing and thawing winter weather ... > full story -
Majority of Roadkill Amongst Vertebrates in Catalonia, Spain, Are in Protected Areas
October 24, 2012 — Amphibians are the vertebrate group that is more likely to become roadkill in Catalonia, even more so than reptiles, mammals and birds. This is the case according to an international team of ... > full story -
Making Transport a Driver for Development in Africa
October 23, 2012 — A new report highlights policies to improve air quality road safety and congestion, supporting African ... > full story -
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New Jersey's Decal for Young Drivers Reduced Crashes, Study Suggests
October 23, 2012 — A new study shows that NJ's law requiring novice drivers to display a red decal on their license plates has prevented more than 1,600 crashes and helped police officers enforce regulations unique to ... > full story -
Injuries, Manufacturer Warnings Do Not Deter ATV Use by Children Under Age 16
October 22, 2012 — All-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturer warning labels aimed at children under age 16 are largely ineffective, and formal dealer-sponsored training is infrequently offered and deemed unnecessary by ... > full story -
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Bicycle Infrastructure Can Reduce Risk of Cycling Injuries by Half, Canadian Study Finds
October 18, 2012 — Certain types of routes carry much lower risk of injury for cyclists, according to a new study. The study analyzed the cause of 690 cycling injuries in Vancouver and Toronto from 2008 to 2009 and ... > full storyMore: -
Bicycle Helmets Prevent Fatal Head Injuries, Study Finds
October 15, 2012 — Cyclists who died of a head injury were three times as likely to not be wearing a helmet compared with those who died of other injuries, according to a new ... > full story -
What Do Cyclists Need to See to Avoid Single-Bicycle Crashes?
October 12, 2012 — Crashes are an unfortunate fact of life for many traveling on roads and bicycle paths, but how and why they happen is not always well understood. New research shows that in crashes where a single ... > full story -
Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution in Infancy Impairs Lung Function in Children
October 12, 2012 — Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits in children up to eight years of age, particularly among children sensitized to common ... > full story
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