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The connections between land use aspects, socio-economics, accessibility and mobility patterns are studied in the EU FP7 project METPEX, where INE, ZHAW is also a partner. INE is leading the work package with focus on land use types and accessibility issues. Spatial aspects such as living in urban or rural environments, the distance to work […]
Road, rail and air traffic noise is becoming a major issue in Europe due to increasing traffic volumes and housing areas expanding closer to major roads and airports. Aircrafts’ noise emissions have local and regional impacts. Especially areas close to airports and located in the flight paths are affected. Besides health issues, sleeping disturbance and […]
As a part of the EU project METPEX accessibility issues in Europe are identified and analysed. Demographic ageing is one determining factor influencing mobility patterns and accessibility in Europe including Switzerland. The possibility to drive a vehicle and the availability and affordability of public transport services are ways to improve the mobility situation of elderly. […]
Leisure travel is becoming increasingly international. Especially in central Europe where the distances are rather short and countries share borders, convenient international transport connections and information services are essential for tourism. INE and the Constance University of Applied Sciences in Germany conducted a case study in the Lake Constance region with focus on sustainable tourism […]
We wish you happy holidays and all the best for the upcoming year 2014! We will be back in January with new, exiting posts about sustainable mobility, transport related research, future trends and developments.