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Exploring the relationship between truck load capacity and traffic accidents in the European Union
(Elsevier Science, 2016)
Applying econometric techniques to EU28 panel data and controlling for explanatory variables such as road types, we find that increased truck load capacity does not necessarily aggravate road traffic safety. Specifically, ...
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The role of road safety in a sustainable urban mobility: An econometric assessment of the Spanish cities
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
There has been a structural change in mobility in major Spanish cities in recent decades, with a switch to the pattern followed in other countries in the area. A shift has taken place from a traditional Mediterranean model ...
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When Las Vegas takes to the sea: New trends in cruising
(SAGE Publications, 2018)
The past decade’s trend toward super-sized cruise ships has enriched the experience for cruise passengers. Unlike a small number of mega cruises that have chosen to press on in a luxury–classic style, the vast majority are ...
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Temporary speed limit changes: An econometric estimation of the effects of the Spanish Energy Efficiency and Saving Plan
(Elsevier Science BV, 2014)
Nowadays, speeding is one of the most relevant problems for traffic safety and most resistant to change in motorized countries. The key instruments in Speed Management Policy are speed limits. This road safety strategy is ...
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Can cars and trucks coexist peacefully on highways? Analyzing the effectiveness of road safety policies in Europe
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science LTD, 2015)
We examine the impact on the traffic accident rate of the interaction between trucks and cars on Europe’s roads using a panel data set that covers the period 1999–2010. We find that rising motorization rates for trucks ...
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Analyzing the transition from a public bicycle system to bicycle ownership: A complex relationship
(Pergamon Press, 2015)
Despite the success achieved by Public Bicycle Sharing Systems (PBSS) across the world, several researchers provide evidence on their limitations and constraints in a medium-long term, and bicycle ownership may be considered ...
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Evaluating the effects of the latest change in Spanish port legislation: Another ‘‘turn of the screw’’ in port reform?
(Elsevier Science, 2016)
This article examines the determinants of traffic generated by Spain’s port authorities, using data from 2003 to 2012. The interest of the study lies on examining the impact of recent legislative measures that have implied ...
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Assessing the tourism attractiveness of World Heritage Sites: the case of Spain
(Elsevier, 2021)
No consensus has been reached on the effectiveness of World Heritage Sites (WHSs) in attracting tourism. This paper analyzes the impact of WHSs on tourist demand in Spain at a disaggregated level for all Spanish provinces ...
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Measuring the effect of ARS on academic performance: A global meta-analysis
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science LTD, 2016)
An increasing number of studies have addressed the impact of Audience Response Systems (ARS) on academic performance at all stages of education, although the evidence does not seem conclusive. With the aim of shedding light ...
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Legal reform and the devolution of the Spanish Port System: An econometric assessment
(Elsevier, 2018)
Successive changes to the legal framework affecting the Spanish Port System have been implemented over the last 25 years, forcing maritime operators to adapt to new rules. Based on a comprehensive literature review ...