Intelligent Transportation Systems for Sustainable Transportation Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 173
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Interests: intelligent transportation infrastructures; eco-driving behavior modeling; connected and autonomous vehicles
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Interests: intelligent transportation safety; automotive electronics; energy management of new energy vehicles
Interests: autonomous vehicles; parking management; intelligent transportation system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue entitled “Intelligent Transportation Systems for Sustainable Transportation Management” in the journal Sustainability. This issue aims to explore the integration of advanced technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, big data analytics, machine learning, electrification, and shared mobility into intelligent transportation systems (ITS) to enhance both safety and environmental sustainability.
With the rapid development of ITS, new opportunities and challenges arise in managing transportation systems more efficiently and responsibly. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that address key aspects of sustainable transportation management, including, but not limited to, the following: eco-driving, transportation electrification, shared mobility optimization, human factors in ITS, safety performance of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and behavioral shifts toward sustainable travel modes. We also encourage submissions that leverage emerging methods such as deep learning, edge computing, and multi-source data fusion to propose innovative solutions for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing overall system resilience.
We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that electronic engineering, data science, environmental science, and social sciences to promote a safer, greener, and more sustainable future in transportation. This issue provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to share insights, methodologies, and policy recommendations that support the transition to smarter and more sustainable mobility systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Safety performance and risk analysis in intelligent transportation systems;
- Driver behavior modeling in automated and connected environments;
- Eco-driving and energy-efficient traffic management strategies;
- Integration and optimization of electric vehicles into urban transport networks;
- Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and their impact on traffic safety and efficiency;
- Machine learning and AI applications for sustainable transportation planning and management;
- Multi-sensor data fusion and real-time traffic monitoring using IoT and edge computing;
- Behavioral shifts and public acceptance of sustainable transportation modes;
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of intelligent transport technologies.
We encourage contributions that combine technical innovation with socio-economic and environmental perspectives to advance the transition toward safe, efficient, and low-carbon mobility systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Bo Yu
Dr. Yuan Wang
Dr. You Kong
Dr. Zeyang Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- sustainable transportation management
- connected and automated vehicles (CAVs)
- eco-driving and energy efficiency
- human factors in automated driving
- edge computing & IoT for traffic management
- environmental impact assessment
- real-time traffic optimization
- big data analytics in mobility
- artificial intelligence in transportation management
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