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Number of teleworkers in the Netherlands tripled in 7 years time

March 4, 2011 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

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In 2009, 19% of all employees were teleworking. That is nearly three times as much in 2003. Figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) however reveal that the growth is stagnating. 45% of all employees could telework. This was reported by the second edition of the KpVV Dashboard on sustainable and smart mobility . The New Way of Working means ... (more)

Removing freeways in Seoul

February 1, 2011 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

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Mobility management is often related to 'soft measures'. Most effective are strategies combining 'soft measures' and 'hard measures'. But did you ever hear of a city which completely removed a motorway? Take a few minutes to read the remarkable story about the removal of the Cheonggye Freeway in Seoul. See below or read the full ... (more)

Trends in attitudes to Transport in Britain, 1990-2009

January 28, 2011 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

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The British Social Attitudes survey research into attitudes towards transport.   Climate change 75% is concerned about the effect of tranpsort on climate change 54% says that they reduces their driving speeds compared to 2-3 years ago,, in order to save petrol 48% says that they walk to local shops rather than to drive 40% reports ... (more)

Traffic largest source of CO2 emissions in 40 percent of Dutch municipalities

January 24, 2011 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

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One fifth of all CO2 emissions in the Netherlands are caused by traffic in the Netherlands. In many municipalities, this percentage is considerably higher. In 166 municipalities, traffic even is the largest source of CO2 emissions. This is the outocome of the first edition of the Dashboard sustainable and smart mobility by (KpVV). In order to ... (more)

Employees cycling to work are less ill

June 8, 2010 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

This is concluded by the Dutch Research Instute TNO. To study the association between commuter cycling and all-cause sickness absence, and the possible dose–response relationship between absenteeism and the distance, frequency and speed of commuter cycling. MethodCross-sectional data about cycling in 1236 Dutch employees were collected ... (more)

Take the vanpool from NL to ECOMM 2010!

March 19, 2010 by Friso Metz   Comments (0)

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From 5-7  may 2010 ECOMM 2010 takes place in Graz. This year the theme is ‘Moving People – Bridging Spaces’. Vipre organises an vanpool to Graz. This makes it possible to use your travel time for networking with fellow conference visitors. And to travel with the most climate friendly alternative. Times 4th May 9.00 ... (more)