The Swedish planning context is analyzed in Should Regulatory Impact Assessment Have a Role in Sweden’s Transport Planning? , a report from the International Transport Forum. Specifically, this report identifies regulations around infrastructure investments and incentives at all levels across all agencies.

The challenges of competition for European rail companies are examined in Introducing Competition in the European Rail Sector , a report from the International Transport Forum. This report provides an overview of new railway regulations and identifies strengths and weaknesses of the current cost benefit analysis model.

Parameters that may improve traffic modeling are explored in Improving the Reliability of Heavy Vehicle Parameters to Support More Accurate Traffic Modelling in Australia and New Zealand , a report from Austroads. This report models heavy vehicle movements in interrupted traffic flow conditions. The report is available for no fee after logging onto the site.

The properties of cutter oil as they relate to sprayed seal performance was investigated in Relationship Between Cutter Oil Properties and Sprayed Seal Performance , a report from Austroads. The goal of this report is to update an Australian standard that specifies the properties of oils that could be used to reduce the viscosity of binders. The report is available for no fee after logging onto the site.

Transportation solutions emanating from the global south are highlighted in Transport Innovations from the Global South: Case Studies, Insights, Recommendations , a report from the International Transport Forum. This report presents case studies that focus on public transportation, shared mobility services, and other ideas that increase the accessibility, connectivity, and sustainability of transportation systems. It addresses the transport of both people and goods.

A trial of an automated vehicle is explored in Smart Mobility Living Lab Shared Research Programme - Abridged Safety Case for Public Road Trials in London , a report from TRL. This report focuses on how the vehicle is being deployed safety, and collects research data about said vehicle.

The Institute of Transport Studies at Monash University has released the latest issue of its bimonthly newsletter , which is designed to highlight recently added items to the World Transit Research database. This edition features research on planning, operations, ridership, technology, and more.

Asset performance and condition data specifications are described in Standardization of ITS Technology Asset Management Datasets , a report from Austroads. The report discusses an asset criticality assessment, a performance evaluation and failure impact assessment, proposed specifications, and case studies. The report is available for no fee after logging onto the site.

A model that helps to better understand how consumers in France choose vehicles is presented in Understanding Consumer Vehicle Choice: A New Car Fleet Model for France , a report from the International Transport Forum. The model distinguishes between conventional, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel cell cars. It looks at both the private as well as company car fleets and considers non-monetary factors for vehicle choice.

Various organizations’ thoughts about how transportation connectivity may lead to women's empowerment is collected in Transport Connectivity: A Gender Perspective , a report from the International Transport Forum. This report outlines how transportation connectivity provides better access for women and girls to education, jobs, and other opportunities. It also highlights how planners can optimize access to transportation for all travelers.