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Sustainable Transport System and Mobility in Urban Traffic

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2857

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Prof. Dr. Maria Nadia Postorino

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Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering (DICAM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Interests: urban air mobility; cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM); transport systems; performances and resilience of transport networks; effective and efficient mobility; intelligent transport systems
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Dr. Caterina Malandri

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Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Interests: transport system vulnerability and resilience; air transportation; public transport system reliability; transport planning; sustainable transportation; connected and autonomous vehicles
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, Sustainable Transport System and Mobility in Urban Traffic, explores innovative approaches and practical solutions for creating sustainable urban mobility systems. With global urbanization accelerating, cities face mounting challenges, including traffic congestion, air pollution, and the environmental impact of traditional transportation models. This Special Issue delves into integrated strategies for urban planning, technological advancements, and policy frameworks that support a transition towards sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation. Topics include the development of electric vehicle infrastructure, the integration of shared and multimodal transportation systems, policies for incentivizing sustainable transit, and the role of smart city technologies in optimizing urban traffic flows. Contributions further examine the potential of emerging technologies like connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and drones for urban air mobility (UAM) to enhance urban mobility, optimize traffic, and improve road safety. Research also addresses how these technologies can be effectively integrated into existing infrastructures and the implications for urban design. Additional focus is placed on behavioral insights and the evolving role of public transportation in light of recent shifts in commuting patterns. By presenting interdisciplinary research and case studies from global cities, this Special Issue aims to highlight scalable, impactful solutions that policymakers, urban planners, and mobility providers can implement to foster sustainable and socially inclusive urban mobility systems. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Maria Nadia Postorino
Dr. Caterina Malandri
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Keywords

  • sustainable urban mobility
  • sustainable transit policies
  • smart mobility solutions
  • multimodal transportation
  • mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
  • connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
  • urban air mobility (UAM)
  • urban traffic optimization
  • emission reduction strategies

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Estimation of Bus Passengers’ Residential Locations Based on Morning Rush Hour Travel Data and POI Information
by Lingxiang Zhu, Qipeng Xuan and Liang Zou
Sustainability 2026, 18(1), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18010041 - 19 Dec 2025
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To address the issues of inefficiency and high costs in obtaining data on the residential distribution of public transport passengers at present, this paper proposes an approach of “estimating the residential distribution of public transport passengers based on characteristics such as housing prices [...] Read more.
To address the issues of inefficiency and high costs in obtaining data on the residential distribution of public transport passengers at present, this paper proposes an approach of “estimating the residential distribution of public transport passengers based on characteristics such as housing prices of residential Point of Interest (POI) and the convenience of public transport and its stops”. First, from two aspects—public transport travel and the selection of public transport stops—eight influencing factors for the selection of public transport stops during travel are identified. Based on these factors, a regression model for the number of public transport passengers from residential POI to their corresponding stops is constructed, through which the number of passengers traveling from each residential POI to all accessible public transport stops is obtained. This number is then used as a weight to allocate the actual passenger flow of each public transport stop to the respective residential POI, thereby realizing the estimation of the residential distribution of public transport passengers. Furthermore, this approach enables the estimation of the proportion of trips made from residential areas to specific public transport stops and the overall proportion of public transport trips among all travel modes from residential areas. The proposed estimation method is verified and evaluated using Shenzhen as a case study. Full article
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Road Safety Management in Brazilian Logistics Companies: An Empirical Study of Practices, Motivators, and Barriers
by Diego Valerio Godoy Delmonico, Fernanda C. M. Delgado and Barbara Stolte Bezerra
Sustainability 2025, 17(20), 9244; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209244 - 17 Oct 2025
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This study explores how Brazilian logistics companies manage road safety by identifying key practices, motivators, and barriers. While traffic safety has been widely studied, few investigations adopt an organizational perspective, especially in the logistics sector. Addressing this gap, we applied a mixed-methods approach [...] Read more.
This study explores how Brazilian logistics companies manage road safety by identifying key practices, motivators, and barriers. While traffic safety has been widely studied, few investigations adopt an organizational perspective, especially in the logistics sector. Addressing this gap, we applied a mixed-methods approach combining expert input (qualitative phase) and a structured survey of industry professionals (quantitative phases). The findings reveal that practices such as infrastructure development, driver training, and compliance monitoring are perceived as most effective. Motivators include operational planning and economic incentives, while major barriers involve lack of internal motivation, awareness, and resource constraints. Factor analysis confirmed the structure of practices, motivators, and barriers, while a SWOT framework provided strategic insights into internal strengths and external challenges. This study offers practical recommendations for integrating safety into strategic planning, improving training, and strengthening collaboration with public actors. By aligning safety efforts with long-term business goals, logistics providers can enhance both operational performance and social responsibility. These results contribute to global discussions on sustainable logistics by supporting key Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3.6 (road safety), SDG 8.8 (safe working environments), SDG 9.1 (sustainable infrastructure), and SDG 11.2 (safe and accessible transport). Full article
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Identification and Correlation of Noise Hotspots in Metro Underground with Physical Track Characteristics for Sustainable Transport Planning
by Mohamad Ali Ridho Bin Khairul Anuar, Nishanth Muniasamy, Junhui Huang and Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 1880; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051880 - 22 Feb 2025
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Millions of commuters depend on the London Underground as their primary mode of transportation in the city. Despite its historical significance, the metro’s aging infrastructure contributes to persistent noise pollution. Noise pollution undermines environmental and societal value, which are key pillars of sustainability. [...] Read more.
Millions of commuters depend on the London Underground as their primary mode of transportation in the city. Despite its historical significance, the metro’s aging infrastructure contributes to persistent noise pollution. Noise pollution undermines environmental and societal value, which are key pillars of sustainability. This study focuses on the identification and analysis of track noises present on the Northern Line of the London Underground between Camden Town and South Wimbledon. Robust data collection involves onboard noise recordings during multiple train journeys using the MOTIV mobile application. The noise data are meticulously analysed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to break down complex noise recordings into constituent frequencies, allowing for accurate quantification of noise levels. Noise hotspots are graphically represented to highlight areas with disproportionately high noise levels. Correlation analysis of track geometry and noise levels reveals that tighter curves and larger cant heights often coincide with increased noise levels, with a horizontal radius of 353 m and a cant of 79 mm linked to the highest impact noise recorded at 95.98 dB. The findings offer actionable insights for targeted noise mitigation and track maintenance, emphasizing the importance of optimizing track design to reduce noise pollution and support sustainable transport infrastructure. Full article
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