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The article outlines the organization and operation of the Danish Transport Research Institute (DTF), which is a branch of the Danish Ministry of Transport and Energy. The institute, which primarily conducts academically-based research, is comprised of two departments, the department of Safety and Risk and the department of Transport Economics and Modeling. Also described is the organization's ModelCenter, which provides the two departments with data and modeling resources. The department of Transport Safety and Risk investigates issues such as drunk driving and other social characteristics of roadway use. The department of Transport Economics and Modeling provides the government with information regarding public transportation utilization, road pricing for trucks and private cars, and forecasting for transportation trends. The ModelCenter, in addition to its support role, also provides political advising regarding transportation. |
