Sustainable Transportation Strategies for Urban and Regional Mobility
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable transportation; public transportation; active transportation; urban mobility
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As cities continue to grow and evolve, the demand for resilient and environmentally responsible mobility systems has never been greater. This Special Issue, “Sustainable Transportation Strategies for Urban and Regional Mobility”, invites contributions that examine transformative innovations, emerging practices, and forward-thinking policies reshaping transportation engineering.
The focus of this special issue is on developing inclusive and sustainable solutions—from technology-driven mobility systems to the revitalization of non-motorized transport options—that reduce environmental burdens while improving accessibility and quality of life. This collection seeks to highlight original research, case studies, and policy analyses that demonstrate how engineering and governance can intersect to deliver smarter, safer, and greener mobility.
Themes of Interest include:
- Smart and low-emission vehicle technologies: Investigating breakthroughs in electric, automated, and connected vehicle systems, as well as the integration of shared mobility concepts into urban transportation networks.
- Walkability and pedestrian-oriented design: Evaluating urban design strategies that prioritize pedestrians, enhance accessibility, and create healthier, more livable communities.
- Cycling infrastructure and policy innovations: Analyzing cycling networks, safety measures, and planning approaches that promote bicycle use as a mainstream mode of transport.
- Transformations in transit service delivery: Examining methods for improving operational efficiency, service reliability, accessibility, and user satisfaction in bus, rail, and other mass transit systems.
- Integration of active modes with public transportation: Exploring first-mile/last-mile solutions, intermodal hubs, and digital tools that connect walking, cycling, and transit seamlessly.
- Policies for climate-friendly mobility: Evaluating policy mechanisms that target reductions in energy consumption and emissions, including fuel alternatives, demand management approaches, and incentives for sustainable travel behavior.
- Traffic flow and safety management: Presenting tools and interventions aimed at mitigating congestion, improving system efficiency, and reducing crashes through design, planning, and intelligent transport solutions.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Khaled Shaaban
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable mobility systems
- walkability and pedestrian planning
- cycling networks and policies
- public transportation performance
- connected and automated vehicles
- electric and shared mobility
- active and multimodal travel integration
- low-emission policy frameworks
- congestion reduction strategies
- road safety solutions
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