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Institute of Transport Research



Mobility – a fundamental human need

Mobility and transport move people today more than ever: They ensure social participation, economic activity, the ability to get around locally and even a connection to the rest of the world.

Sustainable mobility

In Germany today, a high level of individual mobility has been reached, and this needs to be maintained. At the same time, involvement in the global economy requires new, even more efficient transport concepts. One of the biggest tasks of the future is to achieve sustainability in transport: We are focused on reducing harmful environmental impacts. With regard to social transformations such as demographic change, however, the social component of mobility is also becoming more and more important.

Researchers of various disciplines are researching the developments and prospects of passenger and commercial transport. Our vision: a modern, fit-for-the future transport system, efficient and sustainable for people and the environment.

Research fields

  • Studies of mobility and trip patterns of people in both private households and businesses
  • Models depicting and forecasting regional transport demand in passenger and commercial transport
  • Assessment of technologies and measures regarding their potential effectiveness
  • Acceptance and usage potential of electric mobility in passenger and commercial transport
  • Interactions between information and communication technology (ICT) and mobility
  • Urban mobility in national and international contexts

The Institute of Transport Research has developed a worldwide network through a range of research cooperations and projects on a national and international level. We work closely together with universitiy institutions in both research and teaching. Prof. Dr. Meike Jipp, the instititute's director, is professor for transport demand and transport effects at the Technical University of Berlin and many of our scientists pursue teaching activities at universities or other research institutions in the Berlin area and beyond.

Departments


 

Passenger Transport


Whether travelling to work or college, going on holiday or getting around in your free time, mobility is a fundamental human requirement and stands for progress, quality of life, and freedom. With increasing wealth and individualization of lifestyles, passenger transport has been increasing in industrialised countries for decades. A second glance shows, however, that mobility patterns are constantly changing...
 
 
 

Commercial Transport


Almost one third of all kilometres travelled on roads in Germany today consist of commercial transport; a third of it is freight transport. 4 million companies rely on an efficient transport system every day. More than 80 million people receive services and parcels at home...
 
 
 

Mobility and Urban Development


Today, more than half of the world’s population is already living in cities. According to UN forecasts it will be around 75% in 2050. The significance of the city as an economic and living space is constantly growing. Mobility in urban areas is a topic where the social, economic and ecological challenges of the 21st century are becoming especially clear. Many new mobility trends are appearing in cities today: In the inner-city...
 
 

 


Head of Institute
Prof. Dr. Meike Jipp
Head of the Institute
Dr.-Ing. Christian Winkler
Passenger Transport
Prof. Dr. Gernot Liedtke
Commercial Transport
Dr. Uwe Drewitz
Mobility and Urban Development
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