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Air Safety and Wake Vortices
November 1, 2012 Researchers are working on monitoring vortices created by aircraft during take-off and landing. The objective is both to maintain the level of safety and to improve the capacity of ... > full story -
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 -
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 -
Recession Drives Down U.S. National Park Visitation
October 19, 2012 A national recession doesn't just affect Americans' wallets. It also impacts their travel to national parks, a new study has found. Recent visitation statistics released by the US Department of ... > full story -
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: -
'Physical Internet': Shared Transportation System Would Increase Profits, Reduce Carbon Emissions
October 16, 2012 The Physical Internet – a concept in which goods are handled, stored and transported in a shared network of manufacturers, retailers and the transportation industry – would benefit the ... > full story
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