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The Role of Sustainable Transport Development in Urban Areas: Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure Optimization

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1786

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Dr. Marcin Kłos

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Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego 8 Street, 40-019 Katowice, Poland
Interests: civil engineering; GIS analysis; sustainable transport; mobility; QGIS; transportation; urban planning; travel behavior; traffic safety; transport planning and safety management
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Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Sierpiński

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Department Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics, Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Krasińskiego Str. 8, 40-019 Katowice, Poland
Interests: sustainable transport; electromobility; travel behavior; environmentally friendly transport solutions; traffic engineering; traffic flow measurement; analysis and prognosis; transport systems modeling; optimization of transport networks
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This proposed Special Issue addresses sustainable transport and its multifaceted impacts on urban areas. Given that urban space is limited, it must be managed effectively. It is essential to identify suitable point and linear locations for transport infrastructure that enable a reduction in energy consumption for urban travel. Special attention should be given to energy-efficient transport modes, including cycling infrastructure, the electrification of transport, the integration of renewable energy sources, and innovative solutions aimed at minimizing energy demand.

Furthermore, transport planning should prioritize residents’ needs. Developing efficient and effective sustainable transport systems provides those travelling with environmentally beneficial choices, particularly through strategies that significantly reduce energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and dependence on fossil fuels.

We invite all scientists and practitioners to submit articles related to modern solutions used for sustainable transport system planning. Ensuring high-quality system performance is a significant challenge faced by smart cities and requires a multi-criteria approach that adheres to sustainable development principles. Submissions should emphasize innovative energy management practices, the assessment of energy consumption patterns in urban transport, lifecycle analyses of infrastructure projects, and policy frameworks that support the transition toward energy-efficient and low-carbon urban mobility. We hope this Special Issue of Energies will serve as a platform to present research findings and facilitate the exchange of experiences; we look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Marcin Kłos
Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Sierpiński
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Keywords

  • sustainable urban mobility plans
  • public transport optimization
  • introduction of electro-mobility infrastructure
  • spatial planning of electro-mobility infrastructure
  • transport development
  • sustainable mobility shaping and planning
  • information technologies in public transport systems
  • planning intelligent transport systems
  • transit-oriented development strategies in urban areas
  • energy networks in smart cities
  • conventional, hybrid, and electric drive systems
  • various communication environments and new innovative mobility services
  • safety in transport systems
  • autonomous vehicles and their impact on transport systems
  • implementation of MaaS (Mobility as a Service)-integrating public transport systems

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A Novel ANFIS-Based Approach for Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Autonomous Vehicles
by Behrouz Samieiyan and Anjali Awasthi
Energies 2025, 18(23), 6285; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18236285 - 29 Nov 2025
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Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise improved safety and sustainability, yet their sophisticated sensing, computing, and communication systems impose auxiliary power loads of 1.5–3.2 kW, risking an increase of up to 45% in global transport energy demand by 2040 if left unaddressed. Existing energy management [...] Read more.
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise improved safety and sustainability, yet their sophisticated sensing, computing, and communication systems impose auxiliary power loads of 1.5–3.2 kW, risking an increase of up to 45% in global transport energy demand by 2040 if left unaddressed. Existing energy management strategies fail to jointly optimize propulsion and autonomy subsystems under real-world dynamic traffic, treat ADAS loads as static, and lack statistically rigorous validation. This paper proposes a novel Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)-PID framework that integrates (i) 5 s V2X traffic preview, (ii) online PID gain scheduling, and (iii) energy-aware rule pruning for real-time energy allocation. Validated on a real-world trajectory dataset, the approach consistently reduces fuel consumption by up to 4.4% over pure fuzzy logic, 0.05% over FL-RWOA, 1.16% over FL-GWO, and 2.39% over FL-PSO across 25–100 km segments (paired t-test, p ≤ 0.001 on 50 random segments). Additional benefits include 18% faster transient response and 18% lower inference computational load compared to metaheuristic baselines. Scaled to fleet level, the 0.51 L/100 km average saving equates to over CAD 100 million annual savings in Canada. The hybrid neuro-fuzzy architecture offers a deployable, adaptive solution for sustainable autonomous transportation. Full article
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The Role of Bus Traffic Prioritization in Optimizing Battery Size and Reducing the Costs of Electric Buses
by Mikołaj Bartłomiejczyk, Aleksander Jagiełło and Marcin Wołek
Energies 2025, 18(22), 6066; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18226066 - 20 Nov 2025
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Approximately half of the new EU buses are zero-emission. However, electric buses (BEBs) are highly sensitive to traffic conditions because their battery capacity determines their effective operational range. The primary objective of this article is to examine the influence of traffic conditions on [...] Read more.
Approximately half of the new EU buses are zero-emission. However, electric buses (BEBs) are highly sensitive to traffic conditions because their battery capacity determines their effective operational range. The primary objective of this article is to examine the influence of traffic conditions on the operation of electric buses in urban transportation systems, as well as the associated economic and managerial implications. Particular attention is given to the thesis that prioritizing BEB traffic in urban transport systems can reduce the need for larger, more expensive batteries, thereby lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). Moreover, congestion limits the range of feasible battery technologies, such as excluding the use of lighter, longer-lasting lithium-titanium-oxide batteries (LTO), which could otherwise be applied under optimal traffic conditions. Traffic congestion also necessitates the deployment of additional vehicles to maintain service reliability, further increasing system cost. The analysis incorporates theoretical analysis, simulation analysis, and vehicle real operation data analysis. The results demonstrate that current efforts to maximize the battery capacity used in buses are not optimal from both cost efficiency and environmental impact perspectives. The impact of traffic conditions on electric buses varies depending on the specific charging methods used. Road traffic conditions have the most negligible impact on In Motion Charging electric buses. The findings have also demonstrated that road conditions are a significant cost-driving factor affecting the total costs of purchasing and operating electric buses. Full article
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Assessment of the Energy Efficiency of Individual Means of Transport in the Process of Optimizing Transport Environments in Urban Areas in Line with the Smart City Idea
by Grzegorz Augustyn, Jerzy Mikulik, Wojciech Lewicki and Mariusz Niekurzak
Energies 2025, 18(15), 4079; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18154079 - 1 Aug 2025
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One of the fundamental goals of contemporary mobility is to optimize transport processes in urban areas. The solution in this area seems to be the implementation of the idea of sustainable transport systems based on the Smart City concept. The article presents a [...] Read more.
One of the fundamental goals of contemporary mobility is to optimize transport processes in urban areas. The solution in this area seems to be the implementation of the idea of sustainable transport systems based on the Smart City concept. The article presents a case study—an assessment of the possibilities of changing mobility habits based on the idea of sustainable urban transport, taking into account the criterion of energy consumption of individual means of transport. The analyses are based on a comparison of selected means of transport occurring in the urban environment according to several key parameters for the optimization and efficiency of transport processes, i.e., cost, time, travel comfort, and impact on the natural environment, while simultaneously linking them to the criterion of energy consumption of individual means of transport. The analyzed parameters currently constitute the most important group of challenges in the area of shaping and planning optimal and sustainable urban transport. The presented research was used to indicate the connections between various areas of optimization of the transport process and the energy efficiency of individual modes of transport. Analyses have shown that the least time-consuming process of urban mobility is associated with the highest level of CO2 emissions and, at the same time, the highest level of energy efficiency. However, combining public transport with other means of transport can meet most of the transport expectations of city residents, also in terms of energy optimization. The research results presented in the article can contribute to the creation of a strategy for the development of the transport network based on the postulates of increasing the optimization and efficiency of individual means of transport in urban areas. At the same time, recognizing the criterion of energy intensity of means of transport as leading in the development of sustainable urban mobility. Thus, confirming the important role of existing transport systems in the process of shaping and planning sustainable urban mobility in accordance with the idea of Smart City. Full article
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