Sustainable Traffic Flow Management and Smart Transportation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 491
Special Issue Editors
Interests: connected and autonomous vehicles; intelligent transportation system; intelligent vehicle control
Interests: intelligent transportation systems; traffic modeling and control with connected vehicles; privacy-preserving traffic control
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Interests: vehicle dynamics and chassis dynamic coordination control; automated vehicles and intelligent control; human–machine collaborative control
Interests: vehicle dynamics and chassis dynamic coordination control; automated vehicles and intelligent control; human–machine collaborative control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on innovative approaches and technologies for sustainable traffic flow management and smart transportation systems. As urbanization accelerates and vehicle ownership increases, traditional traffic management strategies are becoming insufficient in addressing congestion, pollution, and safety concerns.
The contributions to this Special Issue explore the integration of advanced technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, to enhance traffic management efficiency. Key topics include the development of intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) that leverage real-time data to optimize traffic flow, reduce emissions, and improve overall road safety. Additionally, we emphasize the role of sustainable practices in traffic management, highlighting strategies for promoting public transportation, non-motorized transport, and eco-friendly vehicle technologies.
Submissions may address theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of smart transportation solutions. We encourage interdisciplinary research that bridges engineering, urban planning, environmental science, and social behavior to create a holistic understanding of sustainable traffic flow management. Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their findings, foster collaboration, and contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainable urban mobility. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- AI-driven traffic signal optimization;
- Impact of connected vehicles on traffic flow;
- Sustainable public transportation models;
- Advanced autonomous driving technology;
- Human–vehicle cooperation control in mixed traffic;
- Data-driven approaches for traffic incident management;
- Environmental impact assessment of traffic management strategies;
- User behavior and smart transportation systems;
- Resilient transportation systems under climate change;
- Collaborative positioning of intelligent connected vehicles in complex urban environments.
Dr. Jinhao Liang
Dr. Chaopeng Tan
Dr. Jiwei Feng
Prof. Dr. Jian Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable traffic management
- smart transportation systems
- advanced autonomous driving technologies
- intelligent transportation systems (ITSs)
- urban mobility
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