Travel Behavior in the Era of Future Public Transport Systems
A special issue of Future Transportation (ISSN 2673-7590).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 2752
Special Issue Editors
Interests: travel behavior analysis; mode choice modeling; value of travel time; sustainable mobility planning; gender and transport; shared and on-demand mobility; automated mobility; public transport systems; travel demand modelling and management
Interests: travel behavior; intelligent transport systems; smart and sustainable mobility
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transformation of public transport systems through emerging technologies and evolving mobility solutions is redefining travel behavior. Innovations such as automated public transport, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), and AI-driven transport management are shaping both urban and urban–rural mobility patterns. These changes bring both opportunities and challenges, influencing travel behavior, accessibility, environmental impacts, and the overall efficiency of transport systems. Therefore, understanding these shifts is critical in designing efficient, sustainable, and more adaptive user-centric public transport systems.
Aim and Scope of the Special Issue
This Special Issue will explore the dynamic relationship between future public transport developments and individual travel behaviors. It will present a comprehensive understanding of how advancements in technology, infrastructure, and policy influence commuting habits, modal shifts, and mobility preferences. The contributions to this Special Issue will help shape future policies and strategies to enhance the effectiveness, usability, and inclusivity of public transport systems.
Suggested Themes
We welcome original research articles and reviews on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Public perceptions, trust, and acceptance of emerging transport technologies, with special attention given to the impacts of automated and connected public transport on travel behavior;
- The role of public transport in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and potential business models;
- Behavioral adaptations to demand-responsive transport (DRT);
- The role of digitalization, smart mobility solutions, and AI in shaping future public transport systems;
- Accessibility, sustainability, equity, and inclusion in future public transport solutions for diverse communities;
- Addressing the gender gap in public transport service design and implementation.
This Special Issue will foster discussions among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, facilitating the exchange of knowledge to shape the future of public transport systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ghadir Pourhashem
Prof. Dr. Cristina Pronello
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- smart mobility solutions and digital enablers for public transport
- AI in public transport
- accessibility, equity, and sustainability in public transport
- gender gap in public transport
- nudging and public transport use
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