Sustainable Traffic and Mobility—2nd Edition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026 | Viewed by 496
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Interests: human mobility; urban science; energy and environment; smart transportation
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Interests: shared mobility; public transit; data mining; machine learning
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Interests: fintech; mobility; AI ethics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The world is witnessing an ever-increasing demand for transportation and mobility solutions that are not only efficient and convenient but also environmentally sustainable. As we move towards a more sustainable future, it becomes imperative to address the challenges posed by transportation-related emissions, congestion, and resource depletion. To explore innovative approaches and advancements in sustainable transportation and mobility, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on this critical topic.
The Special Issue on “Sustainable Traffic and Mobility” aims to bring together cutting-edge research and diverse perspectives from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across the globe. We invite original contributions covering, but not limited to, the following topics:·
- Green and electric vehicles: Advances in electric and alternative fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, and energy efficiency measures.
- Public transportation: Innovations in public transport systems, including bus rapid transit, light rail, and shared mobility solutions, to reduce congestion and emissions.
- Active transportation: Studies on walking, cycling, and other non-motorized modes of transport, promoting healthier and eco-friendly options.
- Smart and intelligent transportation systems: Integration of digital technologies, IoT, and data analytics to optimize transportation networks and improve user experience.
- Urban planning and design for sustainable mobility: Research on urban planning, infrastructure development, and policies that prioritize sustainable transportation options.
- Policy and governance: Assessments of governmental policies, regulations, and incentives to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation practices.
- Environmental impact and life cycle analysis: Studies examining the life cycle environmental impacts of various transportation modes and technologies.
- Future mobility trends: Exploration of emerging trends, such as autonomous vehicles, hyperloop, and other transformative mobility concepts.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Vehicles.
Dr. Yanyan Xu
Dr. Yu Shen
Dr. Chunxiao Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart transportation
- public transportation
- travel behavior
- shared mobility
- environmentally friendly mobility
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