Sustainable Transportation and Quality of Life
A special issue of Future Transportation (ISSN 2673-7590).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable transportation; smart cities; socially inclusive transportation; human factors and interaction
Interests: sustainable transport planning; non-motorized transport; school zone safety; vehicular pollution estimation
Interests: human–automation interaction; automotive human factors; affective computing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relationship between transport and quality of life is becoming increasingly significant as urbanization accelerates, mobility needs evolve, and sustainability becomes central to global policy agendas. This Special Issue of Future Transportation is dedicated to exploring how transportation systems—when designed with foresight, inclusivity, and innovation—can enhance individual well-being, social equity, environmental sustainability, and urban livability.
Our contributors, drawn from diverse disciplines and regions, present a rich tapestry of perspectives that span the theoretical, empirical, and applied dimensions of the transport–quality of life nexus. The articles herein will delve into topics such as active and accessible mobility, smart transportation technologies, public transport equity, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), and their implications for health, social connectedness, economic opportunity, and environmental resilience.
At the heart of this Special Issue is a call to rethink transport not merely as a means of movement, but as a powerful enabler of better living. By shifting the focus from infrastructure to impact, from efficiency to equity, and from mobility to meaning, this collection aims to inspire policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to adopt more human-centered, inclusive, and future-ready transportation strategies.
We are grateful to our authors for their thought-provoking contributions, and to the reviewers for their insightful feedback and support in maintaining the high standards of this journal. We also extend our thanks to the editorial team of Future Transportation for their continued commitment to advancing research that shapes a more connected, sustainable, and equitable world.
We hope this Special Issue stimulates dialogue and action that helps reimagine the role of transport in creating cities and communities where quality of life is not a privilege, but a shared priority.
Key topics will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Urban mobility and quality of life;
- Sustainable transport;
- Public transport;
- Active travel modes;
- Non-motorized transport (NMT)—walkability and cycling;
- Inclusive, equitable, and accessible transport;
- Transit-oriented development (TOD);
- Smart mobility;
- Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS);
- Transport and health;
- Commute satisfaction;
- Environmental impact;
- Human-centered design;
- Urban livability;
- Social inclusion;
- Travel behavior;
- Transport policy and design.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ankit R. Patel
Dr. Mukti Advani
Dr. Areen Alsaid
Dr. Katarzyna Turon
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- mobility
- transport
- quality of life
- urban livability
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