Urban Mobility and Transportation

Urban Mobility and Transportation focuses on the movement of people and goods within urban areas. It encompasses a wide range of elements, including various transportation modes such as public transport, private vehicles, and non-motorized transportation like walking and cycling, as well as the supporting infrastructure and systems that enable smooth mobility.

In the current context, with the continuous growth of urban populations and the increasing number of motor vehicles, problems such as traffic congestion, high energy consumption, and environmental pollution in urban transportation have become more prominent. Therefore, the key research emphasis lies in improving transportation efficiency and promoting sustainable transportation development.

This section of the journal mainly focuses on a variety of topics. These include the planning and optimization of public transportation systems, such as the design of bus rapid transit (BRT) networks and the integration of different public transport modes; the development and application of intelligent transportation systems, like traffic signal control based on real-time data and intelligent vehicle routing; and the study of travel behavior, including factors influencing people’s choice of transportation modes and how to encourage more sustainable travel choices.

We encourage submissions that provide novel insights into making urban mobility more efficient, accessible, and environmentally sound.

This section encourages submissions related to:

• Walkability;
• Public transportation planning and management;
• Active travel (walking and cycling) infrastructure;
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and shared mobility;
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD);
• Freight, logistics, and last-mile delivery;
• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs);
• Transport equity and accessibility.