Research Services
We are interested in the whole transport system. Our extensive experience, carefully selected collaboration network and uncompromising research help us to provide the decision makers and planners with analytical information and open-minded views.
The research methods we use are always selected according to the problem to be solved. For example, the methods of future studies help us to view different future transport scenarios. Compared to traditional tools, the methods of data mining allow us to analyse the transport system in a deeper and more comprehensive manner. We also have our own laboratory for traffic measurements. Our expertise in the current research guarantees that we can always apply the latest scientific discoveries.
Naturally, we are not experts in everything. That is why we have built a wide collaboration network with the domestic and international partners. Our combined expertise covers the transport system in its entirety.
We offer research services that support and promote the development of sustainable and intelligent transport systems.
Education & Career
Tampere University of Technology provides wide and comprehensive education in the field of transport systems. During studies, the transport system is analysed on many levels.
We look deeper into subjects such as mobility planning, traffic safety and environmental effects, railway and air transport specificities as well as transport management and development. Most of the students become employed in demanding planning, expert and management positions.
Latest Articles
- Conference article: Building a national action plan for improving the energy efficiency and reducing the CO2 emissions of road freight transport 2012/10/05 ABSTRACT Purpose: Road freight transport is responsible for 24 percent of CO2 emissions from transport in Finland (LIPASTO 2011). Since many projections state that road freight transport will grow in the future, there is a growing need to find solution...
- Conference article: Who is responsible when it finally happens? - Functional involvement in adopting green initiatives among logistics service providers 2012/10/05 Abstract Purpose: Logistics service providers (LSPs) have started to transform their operations and strategy to be more effective from a green perspective. This transformation can mean opportunities to increase the company’s competiveness, but may al...
Competitive rail transport
Railways allow a large number of people and goods to be transported efficiently and ecologically. However, the rail transport system is an extremely challenging operating environment, and traffic reliability has become a major problem in recent years. In railways, even a single delay can easily multiply. How can we stop the problems and minimise the harm to customers?
Human-centred urban mobility
Urban regions are growing. Despite the growth, smooth transport services and connections should be equally available to all. We should decrease environmental load while increasing comfort and safety. How can we combine these goals?
Transport and land-use interaction
The urban structure and location of functions are important for mobility choices. High-quality local services increase walking and biking. On the other hand, many functions, such as large retail concentrations, produce much motorised traffic. What kind of urban structure would minimise traffic?
Connective air transport
In a global world, mobility needs are constantly increasing.This makes air transport more significant. It’s no wonder the airline business is in constant change: competitive, collaborative and compensatory positions with other transport modes are changing all the time. What is — and what should be — the role of air transport on a regional, national and global level?
Energy-efficient transport system
The rising cost of energy and the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions lead to develop a more energy-efficient transport system. At the same time, industrial needs and demands for transport are growing rapidly: globalised and networked operations increase transport volumes and distances. On the other hand, as production processes are streamlined, shorter delivery times are required. How can we make the transport system more sustainable?