Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transportation Planning for Better Resilience
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1314
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable design; consumer perception and behavior research; mobility and service research; design methods
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a call for papers for the Special Issue on "Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transportation Planning for Better Resilience". This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the intersection of design, planning, and resilience in the context of urban mobility and transportation.
The scientific background of this Special Issue is rooted in the growing recognition that urban mobility and transportation systems are critical components of sustainable urban development. These systems are not only essential for economic growth and social well-being but also play a pivotal role in the resilience of cities to various shocks and stresses, such as climate change, economic downturns, and public health crises. The importance of this research area is underscored by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11, which calls for making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative research findings, theories, and practices that contribute to the understanding and development of sustainable and resilient urban mobility and transportation systems. This subject is closely aligned with the journal's scope, as it seeks to promote interdisciplinary research that can inform policy and practice, leading to more sustainable and resilient urban environments.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Integrated planning approaches: research on integrated planning methodologies that consider multiple modes of transportation, land use, and environmental sustainability.
- Smart mobility solutions: studies on the role of smart technologies in enhancing urban mobility, including intelligent transportation systems, mobile applications, and data analytics.
- Sustainable design principles: analyses of how sustainable design principles can be applied to urban mobility, focusing on environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
- Design for health and well-being: research on how the design of urban mobility systems can contribute to public health and well-being, including active transportation options and green spaces.
- Data-driven design: examinations of how data and analytics can inform the design of transportation systems, leading to more informed and effective planning decisions.
- Eco-efficiency and green transport: analyses of transportation systems that minimize environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and accessibility.
- Policy and governance: analyses of policies and governance structures that support sustainable and resilient urban transportation systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chun Yang
Prof. Dr. Rong Deng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable mobility
- transportation planning
- smart transportation systems
- data-driven urban planning
- inclusive urban design
- transportation governance
- health and well-being design
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