Sustainable Transport System and Mobility in Urban Traffic
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban air mobility; cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM); transport systems; performances and resilience of transport networks; effective and efficient mobility; intelligent transport systems
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Interests: transport system vulnerability and resilience; air transportation; public transport system reliability; transport planning; sustainable transportation; connected and autonomous vehicles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Sustainable Transport System and Mobility in Urban Traffic, explores innovative approaches and practical solutions for creating sustainable urban mobility systems. With global urbanization accelerating, cities face mounting challenges, including traffic congestion, air pollution, and the environmental impact of traditional transportation models. This Special Issue delves into integrated strategies for urban planning, technological advancements, and policy frameworks that support a transition towards sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation. Topics include the development of electric vehicle infrastructure, the integration of shared and multimodal transportation systems, policies for incentivizing sustainable transit, and the role of smart city technologies in optimizing urban traffic flows. Contributions further examine the potential of emerging technologies like connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and drones for urban air mobility (UAM) to enhance urban mobility, optimize traffic, and improve road safety. Research also addresses how these technologies can be effectively integrated into existing infrastructures and the implications for urban design. Additional focus is placed on behavioral insights and the evolving role of public transportation in light of recent shifts in commuting patterns. By presenting interdisciplinary research and case studies from global cities, this Special Issue aims to highlight scalable, impactful solutions that policymakers, urban planners, and mobility providers can implement to foster sustainable and socially inclusive urban mobility systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Maria Nadia Postorino
Dr. Caterina Malandri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable urban mobility
- sustainable transit policies
- smart mobility solutions
- multimodal transportation
- mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
- connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
- urban air mobility (UAM)
- urban traffic optimization
- emission reduction strategies
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