“Digitalization is a key enabler to even higher safety standards”
Laurent Troger, President of Bombardier Transportation, talks about the impact of digitization on the safety and security of rail and associated costs, harmonisation of technical and legal standards, and industry risks. “We always put safety first, no exceptions. Now more than ever we believe that our relentless evolution of technical safety is a vital prerequisite for successful mobility solutions. Digitalization is a key enabler to safety … Continue reading “Digitalization is a key enabler to even higher safety standards”
How to be a lifesaver: Three simple things to do that will make city roads less deadly
by Hans Michael Kloth, Internatinal Transport Forum Today is European Day Without A Road Death, or EDWARD for short. Well, it isn’t really. By the end of today, 21 September 2017, the lives of 70 people will have been lost in traffic crashes, as every day in the European Union. And Europe is doing well in comparison. Of the almost 1.25 million annual road deaths … Continue reading How to be a lifesaver: Three simple things to do that will make city roads less deadly
Can driverless trucks deliver social gains as well as beer?
There are reasons for enthusiasm and for skepticism about driverless vehicles. Even if automation brings net social gains in the long run, the transition needs to be well-managed – starting now. Continue reading Can driverless trucks deliver social gains as well as beer?
The economic benefits of improved transport accessibility
Lorenzo Casullo of the International Transport Forum (ITF) on why improving transport accessibility makes economic sense Continue reading The economic benefits of improved transport accessibility
Sustainable mobility: Can the world speak with one voice?
by Nancy Vandycke, World Bank The transport sector is changing at breakneck speed. By 2030, global passenger traffic is set to rise by 50%, and freight volume by 70%. By 2050, we will have twice as many vehicles on the road, with most of the increase coming from emerging markets, where steady economic expansion is creating new lifestyle expectations and mobility aspirations. Mega-projects like China’s … Continue reading Sustainable mobility: Can the world speak with one voice?
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