VTI (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute)
Research & education · Linköping, Sweden
VTI has extensive original research expertise in winter maintenance of walking and cycling infrastructure, including sweeping and salting methods, friction measurements, surface conditions and maintenance quality assessment. Its studies examine how snow, ice and slippery surfaces affect pedestrian and cyclist safety, accessibility and travel behaviour. VTI also evaluates maintenance strategies, winter-related injuries and their societal costs, providing practical evidence for municipalities and road authorities developing safer year-round active mobility networks.