Urban Mobility and Transport Systems: Challenges and Innovations for Sustainable Cities
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 397
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban mobility; sustainable cities; urban transport planning; building design and mobility; built environment
Interests: optimization algorithms for transport planning; control theory for smart traffic management; shipping finance & green shipping management; transportation route optimization for sustainable logistics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban mobility and transport systems are essential for sustainable cities, significantly affecting social equity, environmental quality, economic vitality, and energy consumption. However, cities around the globe encounter growing challenges, including traffic congestion, air and noise pollution, and unequal access to transportation options.
To enhance understanding and provide actionable insights for urban planners and policymakers, this Special Issue invites contributions that explore ongoing challenges and innovative solutions aimed at fostering sustainable urban mobility. The scope of this issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: integrating transport planning with urban design and building typologies; the impact of emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles (AVs) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS), on infrastructure, land use, and building requirements; strategies for promoting active travel (walking and cycling) through infrastructure design that connects people with various points of interest, including health facilities, schools, green spaces, and retail; advancements in public transport systems and their integration with urban form; and the role of policy, governance, and smart city solutions in shaping sustainable transport futures within the urban fabric. This Special Issue welcomes both qualitative and quantitative studies, as well as empirical and theoretical contributions.
Dr. Roberto Murcio
Dr. Honghan Bei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban mobility
- transport inequality
- sustainable cities
- built environment
- transport infrastructure
- transport–land use integration
- smart mobility (EVs, AVs, MaaS)
- active travel (walking and cycling)
- urban transport planning
- building design and mobility
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