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Vulnerability and Resilience of Transport Systems under Sustainable Transport Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 May 2025 | Viewed by 2169

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Dr. Caterina Malandri

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Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Interests: transport system vulnerability and resilience; air transportation; public transport system reliability; transport planning; sustainable transportation; connected and autonomous vehicles
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Dear Colleagues,

The development of sustainable transportation is a critical aspect in building urban environments that can thrive in the face of current and future challenges. As cities expand and face increasing mobility demands, it is becoming crucial to prioritize transportation solutions that improve community well-being, minimize environmental impact, and can withstand the challenges of the future. Policymakers and transport providers have the challenge of adapting to changing and uncertain conditions while maintaining high-quality and sustainable services.

Vulnerability and resilience are integral components in the creation of transportation services that are efficient, environmentally friendly, and can adapt to various disruptions. In fact, maintaining operational continuity and enhancing system resilience is critical for the day-to-day functioning of society. The severity and frequency of disruptions emphasize the necessity for effective strategies to reduce vulnerability, achieve rapid recovery, ensure resilience, and promote sustainability.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to gather and exchange knowledge regarding resilience and vulnerability toward the development of sustainable transportation, both for passengers and freight. It is expected to be of interest for academics, researchers, and experts involved in the planning and management of transport systems. This Special Issue will collect original research and cover a wide verity of studies, including theoretical research and concepts, methods, tools, reviews, critical perspectives, practices, and case studies, among others.

Potential topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Recent concepts and characteristics of vulnerability and resilience, as well as related concepts such as robustness and reliability, in the context of sustainable transport development;
  • Current states, knowledge gaps, and future directions in the domain of sustainable transport;
  • Theoretical frameworks and approaches to resilience and vulnerability of transportation services;
  • New indicators and measurement tools for operationalizing transport resilience and vulnerability;
  • Case studies and lesson learned that support the development of resilient transport systems;
  • Policies and guidelines dealing with the enhancement of transport systems resilience in practice.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Caterina Malandri
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • transport network vulnerability and resilience
  • assessment of transport network reliability
  • robust and resilient transportation networks
  • transport network design for emergency management
  • transport system disruptions
  • resilience of multimodal transportation systems
  • recovery of transportation systems
  • impacts of disruptions of transportation services

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Vulnerability Comparisons of Various Complex Urban Metro Networks Under Multiple Failure Scenarios
by Yangyang Meng
Sustainability 2024, 16(21), 9603; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16219603 - 4 Nov 2024
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Urban metro networks, characterized by their complex systems of interdependent components, are susceptible to a wide range of operational disturbances and threats. Such disruptions can cascade through the system, leading to service delays, operational inefficiencies, and substantial economic losses. Consequently, assessing and understanding [...] Read more.
Urban metro networks, characterized by their complex systems of interdependent components, are susceptible to a wide range of operational disturbances and threats. Such disruptions can cascade through the system, leading to service delays, operational inefficiencies, and substantial economic losses. Consequently, assessing and understanding network vulnerabilities have become crucial to ensuring resilient metro operations. While many studies focus on single-failure scenarios, comparative vulnerability analyses of various urban metro networks under multiple or simultaneous failures remain limited. To address this gap, our study introduces a comprehensive analytical framework comprising three key components: quantitative indices operating at both network and node levels, methodological approaches to assess the importance of network components (nodes, edges, and lines), and systematic protocols for evaluating vulnerabilities across multiple failure scenarios (stations, tunnels, lines, and areas). A comparative analysis of the Shenzhen Metro Network (SZMN) and the Zhengzhou Metro Network (ZZMN) validates the proposed methods. The results indicate that the SZMN demonstrates higher connectivity and accessibility than the ZZMN, despite a lower network density. Both networks are disassortative and heterogeneous, with edges connecting multiline transfer stations showing significantly higher edge betweenness centrality compared to those connecting general stations. In the SZMN, 6.63% of node failures and 4.74% of tunnel failures exceed a vulnerability threshold of 0.03, compared to 13.74% and 11.27% in the ZZMN. Failures across different lines and areas yield varying impacts on network performance and vulnerability. This study provides essential theoretical and practical insights, helping metro safety managers identify vulnerable points and strengthen the sustainable development of urban metro systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Vulnerability and Resilience of Transport Systems under Sustainable Transport Development)
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Analysis of Topological Properties and Robustness of Urban Public Transport Networks
by Yifeng Xiao, Zhenghong Zhong and Rencheng Sun
Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6527; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156527 - 30 Jul 2024
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With the acceleration of urbanization, public transport networks are an important part of urban transport systems, and their robustness is critical for city operation. The objective of this study is to analyze the topological properties and robustness of an urban public transport network [...] Read more.
With the acceleration of urbanization, public transport networks are an important part of urban transport systems, and their robustness is critical for city operation. The objective of this study is to analyze the topological properties and robustness of an urban public transport network (UPTN) with a view to enhancing the sustainability of urbanization. In order to present the topological structure of the UPTN, the L-Space complex network modeling method is used to construct a model. Topological characteristics of the network are calculated. Based on single evaluation indices of station significance, a comprehensive evaluation index is proposed as the basis for selecting critical stations. The UPTN cascading failure model is established. Using the proportion of the maximum connected subgraph as the evaluation index, the robustness of the UPTN is analyzed using different station significance indices and deliberate attack strategies. The public transport network of Xuzhou city is selected for instance analysis. The results show that the UPTN in Xuzhou city has small-world effects and scale-free characteristics. Although the network has poor connectivity, it is a convenient means to travel for residents with many independent communities. The network’s dynamic robustness is demonstrably inferior to its static robustness due to the prevalence of cascading failure phenomena. Specifically, the failure of important stations has a wider impact on the network performance. Improving their load capacity and distributing the routes via them will help bolster the network resistance against contingencies. This study provides a scientific basis and strategic recommendations for urban planners and public transport managers to achieve a more sustainable public transport system. Full article
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Evaluating the Location of the Park-and-Ride System Using Multi-Criteria Methods: A Systematic Review
by Juan Palaguachi, Monserrath Padilla, Martin Ortega, Marco Romero Solorzano, Ruffo Villa Uvidia, Jairo Ortega and Diego Veloz-Cherrez
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10187; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310187 - 21 Nov 2024
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The park-and-ride (P&R) system is crucial for urban development and mobility as its strategic location helps to reduce congestion, reduce pollution, and encourage the use of public transport. Various methods have been proposed to determine its optimal location, ranging from algorithms and mathematical [...] Read more.
The park-and-ride (P&R) system is crucial for urban development and mobility as its strategic location helps to reduce congestion, reduce pollution, and encourage the use of public transport. Various methods have been proposed to determine its optimal location, ranging from algorithms and mathematical equations to multi-criteria approaches that consider a set of criteria and sub-criteria. Multi-criteria methods are diverse, and it is essential to know which methods have been applied to the optimal location of a P&R system. This study addresses the existing gaps in multi-criteria methods used in the localization of a P&R system through a systematic review based on the PRISMA protocol, examining 25 articles published between 2014 and 2024 in Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science (WOS). The results highlight that the multi-criteria AHP method is the most relevant and widely used. The criterion of accessibility to public transport is the most important criterion for setting up a P&R system in an urban environment. The flexibility of the multi-criteria AHP method, combined with other factors, makes it relevant in the process of P&R locations. However, the multi-criteria methods found in this research show that a wide range of multi-criteria methods have not yet been applied. Future research should focus on developing comprehensive systems that combine multiple multi-criteria methods, which is essential to optimize mobility solutions adapted to the specific characteristics and objectives of each city in establishing a P&R system. Full article
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