Dr Achille Fonzone appointed Associate Editor of Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems
Feb 13, 2017
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Dr Achille Fonzone of Transport Research Institute has been appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of International Transportation Systems (JITS).
Intelligent transportation systems are innovative solutions that address contemporary transportation problems. They are characterized by information, dynamic feedback and automation that allow people and goods to move efficiently. Autonomous and connected vehicles, real-time information for car drivers and public transport passengers, traffic lights reacting to current traffic conditions: these are just a few examples of intelligent systems which are revolutionising they way in which we move now and we will move in the future.
JITS is especially interested in research that leads to improved planning and operation of the transportation system through the application of new technologies. The Journal aims to contribute to the scientific understanding of the impacts that intelligent transportation systems can have on accessibility, congestion, pollution, safety, security, noise, and energy and resource consumption.
A full description of the scope of JITS can be found at http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=gits20.
Achille is happy to advice on submissions to the journal. You can contact him at a.fonzone@napier.ac.uk.
Supervision as External for PhD at University of Maastricht
Jan 8, 2024
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In the Netherlands, external supervisions are called 'Promoters'. I am promoter to a Consultant in Public Health in Public Health Scotland who is undertaking her PhD through publication,
Blog on 20mph speed limits in settlements across Scotland as a move from 30mph. This follows the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and Green Party so that the Scottish Government has stated that all appropriate roads in built up areas will have a safer speed limit of 20mph by 2025.
Invited Keynote Speach by Professor Davis at National Active Travel Conference
Jun 12, 2019
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Keynote speech to Scotland's premier annual active travel conference. Summarised Evidence Review findings from recent studies of most effective interventions to increase active travel and increase physical activity participation.
Chief Medical Officer's highlights Chair of Transport & Health
Dec 13, 2018
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Chief Medical Officer article
Summary
The Scotsman article by the Chief Medical Officer for her annual summary of the year included identification of my post of Professor of Transport & Health.
Winner of the RISE award for Design, Innovation and Creativity
Oct 1, 2019
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The RISE Awards are the highlight of the annual Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference – and this year’s ceremony saw Edinburgh Napier’s Bernardino D'Amico and Francesco Pomponi take home the Design, Innovation & Creativity award!
The RISE awards celebrate talented companies, groups and individuals who are changing the nature of the built environment industry through extensive research, development and innovation.
School of Engineering and the Built Environment colleagues Bernardino and Francesco were recognised for their RAEng-funded research on a holistic approach to post-disaster, post-conflict emergency sheltering. This led to follow-on research, funded through an Industry Academia Partnership Programme, focusing on sustainable materials.
Symposium on 30kmph Speed Limits, Erasmus University Hospital, Rotterdam
Apr 3, 2025
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Originating in a study of the implementation of 30kmph in Rotterdam, the symposium brings together experts in field of low speed limits and their impacts on various aspects of health, economy, quality of life.
OptiWaSP Walking School Bus project: Strategic Advisory Group Member
Oct 31, 2022
Summary
Over the past 4 decades, there has been a large modal shift from walking to school to accompanying children by car in England.
Many studies have demonstrated the social, environmental, health, and psychological benefits associated with children’s active travel, such as walking or cycling, to school.
To address these concerns and promote healthier habits, the UK Government has set a target to raise the percentage of children aged 5 to 10 who usually walk to school in England from 49% in 2014 to 55% by 2025. However, National Travel Survey in 2019 recorded the lowest-ever percentage of primary school children walking to school at 46%.
To contribute to the national target, the aim of the OptiWaSP (Optimised Walking Schoolbus Planning) project is to develop planning tools to enable schools, communities, and local authorities to organize and operate a Walking School Bus (WSB): a program where children walk to school in groups using planned routes and pick up spots, with each group lead by an adult.
The overall project will be conducted in three universities, Leeds, Lancaster and the West of England (UWE), with additional collaboration from Glasgow.
