Public Transit-Oriented Urban Areas—Planning, Coordination, and Optimization of Transportation Networks
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Mobility and Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Public transit-oriented development (TOD) has emerged as a pivotal urban planning paradigm for the creation of sustainable, efficient, and livable cities, and by integrating high-density, mixed-use developments around transit hubs, TOD fosters pedestrian-friendly environments, reduces reliance on private vehicles, and addresses critical challenges such as traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and spatial inequity.
This Special Issue delves into the planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation networks within TOD frameworks, highlighting the role they can play in enhancing urban mobility and quality of life. Effective TOD planning requires the strategic design of transit trajectories, frequencies, and infrastructure based on urban forms and travel demand.
It also calls for seamless coordination across diverse modes—including rail, buses, cycling, and emerging solutions like shared autonomous mobility—to ensure efficient transfers and equitable access. Optimization efforts leverage advanced tools such as genetic algorithms, smart city technologies, and data analytics to minimize travel time, maximize passenger flow, and integrate sustainability goals.
Moreover, institutional coordination and participatory governance are essential to align transportation systems with land-use policies and community needs.
This Special Issue will present cutting-edge research and case studies from global contexts, offering insights into multi-modal integration, low-carbon transitions, and inclusive design. By bridging theory and practice, the aims is to support planners, policymakers, and researchers to advance transit-oriented urban futures.
Dr. Huiyu Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- public transit-oriented development (TOD)
- multimodal transportation integration
- sustainable urban mobility
- transit network optimization
- pedestrian-oriented design
- land use–transport coordination
- smart city technologies
- equity and accessibility
- green transportation systems
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