E-Bike City: Towards Sustainable Urban Transportation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 132
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need to decarbonize transport and create more liveable urban spaces has propelled electric bicycles (E-bikes) to the forefront of sustainable mobility discussions. As a form of urban micromobility, E-bikes offer a unique solution that combines the health and flexibility of traditional cycling with powered assistance, overcoming barriers like distance and topography. This has led to a surge in their adoption and the proliferation of E-bike sharing systems globally. Understanding their impact on individual travel behaviour, their potential to complement existing public transport networks (multimodal integration) and their role as a solution for first- and last-mile mobility is critical. This research area is vital for developing effective, equitable and sustainable urban transportation policies.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate and advance state-of-the-art research on E-bikes within the broader context of sustainable urban transportation. We invite contributions that critically examine the planning, implementation and impacts of E-bike systems. The subject aligns perfectly with the journal's scope by addressing key challenges in sustainability, such as mode shift, energy efficiency and urban liveability. We seek to move beyond descriptive studies, towards data-driven insights that can inform the next generation of mobility systems and planning.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The role of E-bikes in achieving sustainable urban mobility goals.
- Adoption, usage patterns and user experience in E-bike sharing systems.
- Integration of E-bikes with public transport and other shared mobility services.
- Analysis of travel behaviour changes and mode substitution effects.
- Data-driven approaches to E-bike infrastructure planning and policy-making.
- E-bikes as a solution for first- and last-mile connectivity.
- Comparative studies of E-bike systems versus other micromobility options.
- The impact of E-bikes on traffic congestion, safety and the urban environment.
- Business models, governance and equity considerations in E-bike sharing.
- Future scenarios for the "E-Bike City" and its integration into urban mobility systems.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Raky Julio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electric bicycles (e-bikes)
- e-bike sharing systems
- urban micromobility
- sustainable urban mobility
- mobility systems and planning
- bike-sharing systems
- multimodal integration
- first- and last-mile mobility
- travel behaviour analysis
- shared mobility
- data-driven mobility planning
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